TROCTOLITE


Meaning of TROCTOLITE in English

[ 'trɒktə(ʊ)lʌɪt ]

■ noun Geology a form of gabbro (rock) typically having a spotted appearance likened to a trout's back.

Origin

C19: from Ger. Troklotit , from Gk trōktēs , a marine fish (taken to be ‘trout’).

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