gabbro

/ˈɡæbroʊ, ˈɡæbroʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of coarse-grained, dark-colored igneous rock that is rich in calcium and aluminum.

“The geologists found a large sample of gabbro in the mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • basalt
  • diorite

Antonyms

  • metamorphic rock
  • sedimentary rock