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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.
Synonyms
quartzitic
quartzose
siliceous
silicified
quartz-rich
silica-rich
quartzitenoun
quartzites
pl
Quartzite is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock.
Кварцит - это твердая, неслоистая метаморфическая порода.
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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