PHYLLITE


Meaning of PHYLLITE in English

[ 'fɪlʌɪt ]

■ noun Geology a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, intermediate between slate and schist.

Origin

C19: from Gk phullon 'leaf' + -ite 1 .

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