WACKE

Etymology

Noun

wacke (countable and uncountable, plural wackes)

(geology) A soft, earthy, dark-coloured rock or clay derived from the alteration of basalt.

Synonyms

• wacky

Source: Wiktionary


Wack"e, Wack"y, n. Etym: [G. wacke, MHG.wacke a large stone, OHG. waggo a pebble.] (Geol.)

Definition: A soft, earthy, dark-colored rock or clay derived from the alteration of basalt.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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