al-bi-TEE-kul

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling albite; specifically, of or pertaining to a type of igneous rock characterized by the presence of albite as a dominant feldspar mineral

“The geologist carefully examined the albitical rocks to determine their age and origin.”

2. noun

a type of igneous rock that is characterized by the presence of albite as a dominant feldspar mineral

“The sample of albitical rock was sent to the laboratory for further analysis.”