melaphyre

/ˈmɛləfaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of igneous rock that is the cooled and solidified lava from a volcano.

“The geologist examined the melaphyre samples to determine their composition.”

2. noun

A type of dark-colored, fine-grained volcanic rock.

“The hikers climbed over the melaphyre outcroppings to reach the summit.”

Synonyms

  • andesite
  • basalt

Antonyms

  • metamorphic
  • sedimentary