andesite

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English

Etymology

From Andes +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæn.dɪˌsaɪt/, /ˈæn.dəˌsaɪt/

Noun

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andesite (countable and uncountable, plural andesites)

  1. (geology) Any of a class of fine-grained intermediate igneous rock, of volcanic origin, containing mostly plagioclase feldspar.
Andesite sample

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Italian

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Noun

andesite m (plural andesiti)

  1. (geology) andesite

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Portuguese

Pronunciation

 

  • Hyphenation: an‧de‧si‧te

Noun

andesite f (plural andesites) (European Portuguese spelling)

  1. Alternative form of andesito