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trachyte

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Noun
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tra=chyte

CIDE DICTIONARY

trachyten. [Gr. rough, rugged: cg. F. trachyte.].
     An igneous rock, usually light gray in color and breaking with a rough surface. It consists chiefly of orthoclase feldspar with sometimes hornblende and mica.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

trachyte, n. a light-coloured volcanic rock rough to the touch.

Derivative
trachytic adj.
Etymology
F f. Gk trakhutes roughness (as TRACHOMA)

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