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tephrite Definition

teph·rite (tef′rīt′)

noun

an extrusive igneous rock resembling basalt and consisting essentially of plagioclase, nepheline, etc.

Etymology: < Gr tephra, ashes < IE base *dhegwh-, to burn (> fever) + -ite

Related Forms:

  • tephritic teph·rit′ic (-rit′ik) adjective

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