pegmatite Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɛɡmətaɪt/
What Does Pegmatite Mean?
Pegmatite is used as a noun meaning A coarsely crystalline igneous or plutonic rock composed primarily of feldspar and quartz, normally with muscovite and/or biotite mica.
Quick Facts About Pegmatite
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛɡmətaɪt/ |
| Plural | pegmatites |
Pegmatite Definition (Noun)
- A coarsely crystalline igneous or plutonic rock composed primarily of feldspar and quartz, normally with muscovite and/or biotite mica.
Synonyms of Pegmatite
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Pegmatite synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
pegmatite (countable and uncountable, plural pegmatites)
Words That Rhyme With Pegmatite
Origin of Pegmatite
From Ancient Greek πήγνυμι (pḗgnumi, “to attach, join”) + -ite