basalt Meaning & Definition
/ˈbæs.ɒlt/
What Does Basalt Mean?
Basalt is used as a noun meaning A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust. It can also mean A type of unglazed pottery.
Basalt at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbæs.ɒlt/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | basalts |
Basalt Definition (Noun)
- A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.
- A type of unglazed pottery.
Synonyms of Basalt
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Basalt synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
basalt (countable and uncountable, plural basalts)
Words That Rhyme With Basalt
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Origin of Basalt
From Late Latin basaltes, a misspelling of Latin basanites, from Ancient Greek βασανίτης (basanítēs), from βάσανος (básanos, “touchstone”), from Egyptian bḫn (“a hard stone”),[1]
How to Pronounce Basalt
You say basalt as /ˈbæs.ɒlt/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bæs).