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Meaning of basalt
A dark-colored, fine-grained volcanic rock
Etymology of basalt
The word "basalt" originates from the Latin "basaltes", which is derived from the German "Basalt", referring to a type of rock found in the Basaltes mountains of Saxony
Historically, the term "basalt" was first used in the 16th century to describe a type of dark-colored rock found in the region
Synonyms
Definitions
- A dark-coloured, fine-grained volcanic rock that is rich in iron and magnesium
- * A type of igneous rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of lava flows
Usage Examples
- The landscape was dominated by vast expanses of basalt, formed from ancient volcanic eruptions
- * The basalt rocks that lined the coastline were worn smooth by the constant pounding of the waves