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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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