amygdule
amygdule
Definition
amyg·dule (ə mig′do̵̅o̅l′, -dyo̵̅o̅l′)
noun
a small gas pocket, usually found in volcanic rock, partly or completely filled with a mineral, esp. a zeolite, calcite, or quartz
Etymology: < L amygdala, almond: from the typical shape
Browse dictionary entries near amygdule
- amygdaloidal
- amygdaloid
- amygdalin
- amygdala
- Amy
- AMVETS
- amusive
- amusing
- amusia
- amusement tax
- amyl
- amyl acetate
- amyl alcohol
- amyl nitrite
- amyl-
- amylaceous
- amylase
- amylene
- amylo-
- amylogen
