propylite

noun

prop·​y·​lite
ˈpräpəˌlīt
plural -s
: an altered form of andesite important for its connection with certain ore deposits and originally supposed to mark the beginning of Tertiary eruptive activity
propylitic
¦⸗⸗¦litik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

propylon + -ite

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“Propylite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propylite. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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