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Meaning of melaphyre
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melaphyre (n.)
Any one of several dark-colored augitic, eruptive rocks allied to basalt.
melaphyre Sentence Examples
- The ancient lava flow was primarily composed of dark, fine-grained melaphyre rock.
- The melaphyre cliffs towering over the river provided a dramatic backdrop to the landscape.
- Petrologists identified the volcanic rock as melaphyre, indicating its basaltic origins.
- The ancient quarry yielded valuable melaphyre blocks used in construction and paving.
- The sharp edges of the melaphyre shards made them effective prehistoric tools.
- The melaphyre dike intruded into neighboring limestone, creating a distinct geological formation.
- The flowy topography of the hills was shaped by the erosion of melaphyre lava.
- The railway tracks were built on a bed of crushed melaphyre, providing a stable foundation.
- The melaphyre crystals in the rock were examined under a microscope to determine their composition and formation.
- The melaphyre bedrock formed a natural aquifer, providing a reliable source of groundwater.
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Any one of several dark-colored augitic, eruptive rocks allied to basalt.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The ancient lava flow was primarily composed of dark, fine-grained melaphyre rock.
The melaphyre cliffs towering over the river provided a dramatic backdrop to the landscape.
Petrologists identified the volcanic rock as melaphyre, indicating its basaltic origins.
The ancient quarry yielded valuable melaphyre blocks used in construction and paving.
