VARIOLITIC


Meaning of VARIOLITIC in English

/vair'ee euh lit"ik/ , adj.

1. Petrog. containing or resembling varioles, esp. in texture.

2. spotted; speckled.

[ 1860-65; variolite rock containing varioles (see VARIOLE, -ITE 1 ) + -IC ]

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