basalt
What is another word for basalt? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A dark, dense volcanic rock formed when lava cools quickly; it makes up much of the ocean floor.
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How to use basalt
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
basalt columns
basalt rock
volcanic basalt
Etymology
From Latin basaltes, likely a scribal error for basanites, from Greek basanos, "touchstone" — itself borrowed from an Egyptian word for a hard stone.
Full origin of basalt →Frequently asked questions
What does “basalt” mean?
The word “basalt” means a dark, dense volcanic rock formed when lava cools quickly; it makes up much of the ocean floor. In plain terms, a hard, dark rock that comes from cooled lava.
How do you pronounce “basalt”?
“Basalt” is pronounced BAS-olt (/bəˈsɔlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “basalt” in a sentence?
Here is “basalt” used in a sentence: “The cliffs were made of black basalt columns formed by ancient lava flows.”
What part of speech is “basalt”?
“Basalt” is a noun.
Where does the word “basalt” come from?
The word “basalt” comes from Latin. From Latin basaltes, likely a scribal error for basanites, from Greek basanos, "touchstone" — itself borrowed from an Egyptian word for a hard stone.
