arkose

noun

ar·​kose ˈär-ˌkōs How to pronounce arkose (audio)
-ˌkōz
: a sandstone characterized by feldspar fragments that is derived from granite or gneiss which has disintegrated rapidly
arkosic
(ˌ)är-ˈkō-sik How to pronounce arkose (audio)
-zik
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Its heavy concentration of feldspar grains — known as arkose — means the rock is inevitably prone to chemical decay. —Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2021

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Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arkose was in 1829

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“Arkose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arkose. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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