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propylite [ˈprɒpɪˌlaɪt]

(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) Geology an altered andesite or similar rock containing calcite, chlorite, etc., produced by the action of hot water

[from propylon (see propylaeum) + -ite¹; so named because it is associated with the start of the Tertiary volcanic era]

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