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salband
noun
sal·band
\ˈsalˌband; ˈsälˌbänt, ˈzäl-\
Definition of salband
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: the border of an igneous mass (such as a dike) usually characterized by a finer grain or even glassy texture produced by the chilling of the molten rock by the cold country rock
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Origin and Etymology of salband
German, literally, selvage, from Middle High German selbende, selpende, from selp self (from Old High German selb) + ende end, from Old High German enti
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