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Basalt

Verb / bʌˈsɔ:lt / Another word for basalt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a dark-colored fine-grained igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase and pyroxene minerals

Synonyms & similar words

stone mineral rock andesite dolerite diabase gabbro peridotite rhyolite trachyte pumice scoria tuff obsidian

Example sentences

  1. The basalt cliffs towered over the ocean.
  2. The geologist studied the basalt rock formations.
  3. The island was formed from volcanic basalt.
  4. The construction crew used basalt stones as a building material.
  5. The basalt boulders made it difficult to hike the trail.

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