tephrite (Meaning)
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tephrite (n.)
An igneous rock consisting essentially of plagioclase and either leucite or nephelite, or both.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tephrite
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tephrite Sentence Examples
- The tephrite lava flow exhibited a unique porphyritic texture.
- Scientists analyzed the chemical composition of the tephrite sample to determine its origin.
- The dark gray tephrite rock was easily distinguishable from the surrounding limestone.
- The tephrite volcano erupted on the ocean floor, creating a series of submarine seamounts.
- The tephrite boulders had a rough and angular appearance.
- The tephrite dyke intruded into the granite bedrock over time.
- The tephrite soil was highly fertile and supported a lush vegetation.
- The tephrite quarry provided valuable building material for local construction.
- The tephrite outcrop offered a window into the geological history of the region.
- The tephrite weathering process resulted in the formation of a rich clay deposit.
FAQs About the word tephrite
An igneous rock consisting essentially of plagioclase and either leucite or nephelite, or both.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The tephrite lava flow exhibited a unique porphyritic texture.
Scientists analyzed the chemical composition of the tephrite sample to determine its origin.
The dark gray tephrite rock was easily distinguishable from the surrounding limestone.
The tephrite volcano erupted on the ocean floor, creating a series of submarine seamounts.
