tholeiite

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Pronunciation

/ˈθoʊ.li.aɪt/

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/ˈθoʊ.li.aɪt/ · /ˈθəʊ.lɪ.ʌɪt/(UK)

Definition of tholeiite

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noun

An igneous basaltic rock, formed from magma rich in magnesium and iron.

“Correctly speaking, Hawaiian basalt is not just basalt, but is a special variety enriched in silica known as tholeiite.”

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From German Tholeiit, from Tholei (“a village in western Germany”).

86 playable · top: EOLITH (9 pts)

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