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- [buh-sawlt, bas-awlt, bey-sawlt]
- /bəˈsɔlt, ˈbæs ɔlt, ˈbeɪ sɔlt/
- /bəˈsɔl·tɪk/
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- [buh-sawlt, bas-awlt, bey-sawlt]
- /bəˈsɔlt, ˈbæs ɔlt, ˈbeɪ sɔlt/
Definitions of basaltic word
- noun basaltic the dark, dense igneous rock of a lava flow or minor intrusion, composed essentially of labradorite and pyroxene and often displaying a columnar structure. 1
- noun basaltic Of or pertaining to basalt. 1
- adjective basaltic rock: consisting of basalt 1
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Origin of basaltic
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin basaltēs, a misreading, in manuscripts of Pliny, of basanītēs < Greek basanī́tēs (líthos) touchstone, equivalent to básan(os) touchstone (ultimately < Egyptian bh̬n(w) graywacke) + -ītēs -ite1
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basaltic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
basaltic usage trend in Literature
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adjective basaltic
- seismic — pertaining to, of the nature of, or caused by an earthquake or vibration of the earth, whether due to natural or artificial causes.
Top questions with basaltic
- what does basaltic mean?
- basaltic igneous rocks contain which of the following minerals?
- what is basaltic lava?
- why does basaltic magma have the lowest viscosity?
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- what is a basaltic volcano?
- how do basaltic rhyolitic and andesitic magmas differ?
- what is the eruption temperature of basaltic lava?
- basaltic magma would form what color of igneous rock?
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