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basaltic

/bəˈsɔːltɪk/

/bəˈsɑltɪk/

Translations

basalticadjective

more basaltic

Comp.

most basaltic

Super.

/bəˈsɔːltɪk/

/bəˈsɑltɪk/

The basaltic rock formations are a popular tourist attraction.

Базальтовые скальные образования являются популярной туристической достопримечательностью.

Synonyms

basalticadjective

Relating to or containing basalt, a type of dark, fine-grained volcanic rock.

The basaltic landscape was dotted with rugged cliffs and black sand beaches.

Describing molten rock, magma, or lava that is rich in iron and magnesium and low in silica, typical of basaltic eruptions.

Mid-ocean ridges erupt basaltic magma that cools rapidly to form new oceanic crust.