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phyllite

UK
/ˈfɪlaɪt/
US
/ˈfɪˌlaɪt/

Translations

phyllitenoun
phyllites
pl
phylliteTerme de géologie.
The geologist identified the rock sample as phyllite due to its shiny surface and layered appearance.
Le géologue a identifié l'échantillon de roche comme une phyllite en raison de sa surface brillante et de son aspect feuilleté.
phylliteadjective
UK
/ˈfɪlaɪt/
US
/ˈfɪˌlaɪt/
Used attributively to describe something composed of or relating to phyllite rock.
phyllitiqueEn géologie, pour ce qui est constitué de phyllite ou en relation avec elle.
The outcrop revealed a phyllite layer interbedded with quartzite.
L'affleurement a révélé une couche phyllitique interstratifiée avec du quartzite.

Definitions

phyllitenoun
A type of metamorphic rock that is formed from slate and is characterized by a foliated texture and a sheen due to the presence of fine-grained mica.
The geologist identified the rock sample as phyllite due to its shiny surface and layered appearance.
phylliteadjective
Made of, containing, or relating to phyllite.
The outcrop revealed a phyllite layer interbedded with quartzite.
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