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psephite definition

pse·phite (sē′fīt′)

noun

any conglomerate rock

Etymology: Fr < Gr psēphos, pebble (akin to psammos, sand) + -ite, -ite

Related Forms:

  • psephitic pse·phit′ic (-fit′ik) adjective

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