basalt (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def the commonest type of solidified lava
def a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
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Hypernym volcanic rock
Derivationally related form basalt → basaltic
Substance meronym pyroxene; plagioclase, oligoclase
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Derivationally related form basaltic → basalt
Pertainym (pertains to noun) basaltic → basalt
Substance holonym pyroxene; plagioclase, oligoclase
Hyponym volcanic rock

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