basalt in Greek
basalt in Greek is βασάλτης — basalt means a dark, dense volcanic rock formed when lava cools quickly; it makes up much of the ocean floor.
basalt in Greek
βασάλτης
Pronounced: vasaltis
(mineral) A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.
What does "basalt" mean?
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noun A dark, dense volcanic rock formed when lava cools quickly; it makes up much of the ocean floor.
"The cliffs were made of black basalt columns formed by ancient lava flows."
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basalt in a sentence
- The cliffs were made of black basalt columns formed by ancient lava flows.
- Basalt is one of the most common rock types on Earth.
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What is "basalt" in Greek?
"basalt" in Greek is βασάλτης. basalt means: A dark, dense volcanic rock formed when lava cools quickly; it makes up much of the ocean floor.
How do you pronounce βασάλτης?
"basalt" in Greek is βασάλτης, pronounced "vasaltis".
How do you use "basalt" in a sentence?
Example: "The cliffs were made of black basalt columns formed by ancient lava flows." In Greek, "basalt" is βασάλτης.
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