XENOLITH

xenolith

(noun) (geology) a piece of rock of different origin from the igneous rock in which it is embedded

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

xenolith (plural xenoliths)

(geology) any piece of rock having a different origin to that of the igneous rock in which it is found

Source: Wiktionary



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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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