basalt

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Noun basalt has 1 sense

basalt - the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark gray fine-grained igneous rock composed chiefly of calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
--₁ is a kind of volcanic rock
--₁ has substances: pyroxene; plagioclase, oligoclase

Definitions from the Web

Basalt

Definition: Basalt is a dense, dark grey to black volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of lava.

Examples

Noun:

The island is made up of basalt and granite.
The walls of the ancient castle are constructed from rough basalt blocks.

Adjective:

The basalt cliffs along the coastline provide a stunning backdrop for the beach.
The local quarry specializes in mining high-quality basalt rocks.

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