SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

hyalopilitic

adjective
Save Word
hy·​a·​lo·​pi·​lit·​ic | \ ¦hīə(ˌ)lōˌpī¦litik \

Definition of hyalopilitic

: composed of or characterized by innumerable slender microlites embedded in glass hyalopilitic structure is frequently found in basic lavas

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for hyalopilitic

International Scientific Vocabulary hyalopilit- (from German hyalopilitisch hyalopilitic, from hyal- + Greek pilos felt + German -it -ite + -isch -ish, from Old High German -isc) + -ic (hair)

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More About hyalopilitic

Dictionary Entries Near hyalopilitic

hyalophane

hyalopilitic

hyaloplasm

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for hyalopilitic

Cite this Entry

“Hyalopilitic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyalopilitic. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

perpetuity

Listen to the pronunciation of perpetuity

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Difficult Spelling Words Quiz

  • alphabet pasta spelling help
  • Which is the correct spelling?
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games