DACITE

dacite

(noun) a grey volcanic rock containing plagioclase and quartz and other crystalline minerals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dacite (plural dacites)

(geology) An igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content.

Source: Wiktionary



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