smokestone

/ˈsmoʊkstoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of stone or rock that has a color or texture resembling smoke, or a type of sedimentary rock that is often dark grey or brown and has a characteristic ‘smoked’ appearance.

“The geologist examined the smokestone outcropping to determine its geological history.”

Synonyms

  • basalt
  • volcanic rock

Antonyms

  • limestone
  • marble