sphenolith

/ˈsfiːnəlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A sphenolith is a type of volcanic rock or a fragment of such rock, typically rounded and worn by glacial movement or water.

“The geologist studied the sphenoliths found in the glacial till.”

Synonyms

  • glacial rock
  • volcanic fragment

Antonyms

  • sedimentary rock