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quartzite

UK
/ˈkwɔːtsaɪt/
US
/ˈkwɔrtsaɪt/

Translations

quartziteadjective
UK
/ˈkwɔːtsaɪt/
US
/ˈkwɔrtsaɪt/
Used attributively before nouns to indicate that something is made of or related to quartzite; generally non-gradable.
quartzitiqueGéologie ; qualifie ce qui est composé de quartzite ou qui s’y rapporte.
The hikers followed a narrow path along a rugged quartzite ridge.
Les randonneurs ont suivi un sentier étroit le long d'une crête quartzitique escarpée.
Synonyms
quartzitic
quartzose
siliceous
silicified
quartz-rich
silica-rich
quartzitenoun
quartzites
pl
quartziteGéologie ; désigne aussi la pierre utilisée en construction et en décoration.
The countertops in the kitchen were made of quartzite, giving them a durable and elegant finish.
Les plans de travail de la cuisine étaient en quartzite, ce qui leur donnait une finition durable et élégante.
Synonyms
metaquartzite
orthoquartzite
quartzite rock
quartzite stone
siliceous rock

Definitions

quartziteadjective
Made of, containing, or relating to quartzite.
The hikers followed a narrow path along a rugged quartzite ridge.
quartzitenoun
A hard, metamorphic rock which was originally sandstone, characterized by its high quartz content and used in construction and for decorative purposes.
The countertops in the kitchen were made of quartzite, giving them a durable and elegant finish.
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