rhy·o·lite (r   -lt )n. A fine-grained extrusive volcanic rock, similar to granite in composition and usually exhibiting flow lines. [Greek rhu  x, stream (from rhein, to flow; see sreu- in Indo-European roots) + -lite.] |
rhyolite [ˈraɪəˌlaɪt]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a fine-grained igneous rock consisting of quartz, feldspars, and mica or amphibole. It is the volcanic equivalent of granite
[rhyo- from Greek rhuax a stream of lava + lite]
rhyolitic [ˌraɪəˈlɪtɪk] adj
| rhyolite (r-lt) A usually light-colored, fine-grained extrusive igneous rock that is compositionally similar to granite. It often includes flow lines formed during the extrusion. |
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| Noun | 1. |  rhyolite - very acid volcanic rock igneous rock - rock formed by the solidification of molten magma |
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