Definition of Trachyte
1. n. An igneous rock, usually light gray in color and breaking with a rough surface. It consists chiefly of orthoclase feldspar with sometimes hornblende and mica.
Definition of Trachyte
1. a light-colored igneous rock [n -S]
Medical Definition of Trachyte
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An igneous rock,usually light gray in colour and breaking with a rough surface. It consists chiefly of orthoclase feldspar with sometimes hornblende and mica.
Origin: Gr. Rough, rugged: cg. F. Trachyte.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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