RHYOLITE


Meaning of RHYOLITE in English

[ 'rʌɪəlʌɪt ]

■ noun Geology a pale fine-grained volcanic rock of granitic composition.

Origin

C19: from Ger. Rhyolit , from Gk rhuax 'lava stream' + lithos 'stone'.

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