arkose (countable and uncountable, plural arkoses)
(geology) A sedimentary rock consisting of small fragments of feldspar and quartz similar to a coarse sand.
• Koreas, Kosrae, resoak, soaker
Source: Wiktionary
Ar*kose", n. [F] (Petrog)
Definition: A sandstone derived from the disintegration of granite or gneiss, and characterized by feldspar fragments. -- Ar*kos"ic (#), a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
