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dacite

UK
/ˈdeɪsaɪt/
US
/ˈdeɪsaɪt/

Translations

dacitenoun
dacites
pl
The geologist found a large deposit of dacite in the volcanic region.
Геолог обнаружил большое месторождение дацита в вулканическом регионе.
Synonyms
volcanic rock
igneous rock
extrusive igneous rock
porphyritic rock
andesitic rock
daciteadjective
more dacite
Comp.
most dacite
Super.
UK
/ˈdeɪsaɪt/
US
/ˈdeɪsaɪt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "dacite lava".
Synonyms
dacitic

Definitions

dacitenoun
A volcanic rock that is intermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite, typically containing plagioclase, quartz, and biotite or hornblende.
The geologist collected samples of dacite from the volcanic site for further analysis.
daciteadjective
Relating to, composed of, or containing dacite.
The mountain is covered by dacite lavas and tuffs.
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