basalt (Meaning)
basalt (n)
the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
basalt (n.)
A rock of igneous origin, consisting of augite and triclinic feldspar, with grains of magnetic or titanic iron, and also bottle-green particles of olivine frequently disseminated.
An imitation, in pottery, of natural basalt; a kind of black porcelain.
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basalt Sentence Examples
- The imposing basalt cliffs towered over the pounding waves, offering a majestic spectacle.
- Lava from the volcano solidified into a dark, fine-grained basalt rock.
- Geologists study basalt formations to unravel the Earth's volcanic history.
- The Giant's Causeway in Ireland is composed of a unique hexagonal basalt formation.
- Basalt's low porosity makes it an ideal material for building breakwaters and seawalls.
- The dark, weathered surface of basalt often hosts a unique ecosystem of lichens and mosses.
- The basalt columns of Devils Tower in Wyoming form an awe-inspiring natural wonder.
- Scientists analyze the composition of basalt to determine the origin of lunar rocks.
- Basalt caves provide shelter and hibernation spaces for various animal species.
- The Columbia River Gorge in Oregon boasts dramatic basalt formations known as "columnar joints."
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the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxeneA rock of igneou
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The imposing basalt cliffs towered over the pounding waves, offering a majestic spectacle.
Lava from the volcano solidified into a dark, fine-grained basalt rock.
Geologists study basalt formations to unravel the Earth's volcanic history.
The Giant's Causeway in Ireland is composed of a unique hexagonal basalt formation.
