latite

/ˈlætaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of rock or igneous intrusive rock that is rich in plagioclase feldspar and is often found in the upper mantle of the Earth.

“The geologists studied the latite rock formation to better understand the Earth’s geological history.”

Synonyms

  • andesite
  • plutonite

Antonyms

  • sedimentary rock