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basalto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • basalt noun A dark, dense volcanic rock formed when lava cools quickly; it makes up much of the ocean floor.

Senses

basalto is used for these senses in English:

  • basalt (mineral) A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.