dacite

noun

da·​cite
ˈdāˌsīt
plural -s
: an extrusive rock that is sometimes partly glassy and is composed of plagioclase and quartz with biotite, hornblende, or pyroxene
dacitic
(ˈ)dā¦sitik
adjective

Word History

Etymology

German dazit, from Dazien Dacia + German -it -ite

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“Dacite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dacite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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