MOLASSE

Etymology

Noun

molasse (plural molasses)

(geology) A shallow deposit of sandstone, shale and conglomerate in front of a rising mountain chain.

Anagrams

• almoses, sesamol

Source: Wiktionary


Mo*lasse", n. Etym: [F. molasse, prob. fr. mollasse flabby, flimsy, fr. L. mollis soft.] (Geol.)

Definition: A soft Tertiary sandstone; -- applied to a rock occurring in Switzerland. See Chart of Geology.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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