albitite

noun

al·​bi·​tite

ˈal-bə-ˌtīt

plural -s

: a granular dike rock consisting essentially of albite

Word History

Etymology

albite + -ite

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for albitite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite