aplite

ap·lite

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Definitions of aplite word

noun aplite a light-coloured fine-grained acid igneous rock with a sugary texture, consisting of quartz and feldspars 3
noun aplite a light-colored, fine-grained igneous rock, similar to granite, that often forms in and near dikes, consisting mainly of quartz and feldspar 3
noun aplite a fine-grained granite composed essentially of feldspar and quartz. 1
noun aplite (geology) A fine-grained granitic rock composed mostly of quartz and feldspars. 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; apl- (variant of haplo-) + -ite1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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