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amygdales

/əˈmɪɡdəlz/

Meanings
noun
An almond-shaped inclusion in igneous rock or lava

Examples :

"The geologist pointed out the white amygdales scattered throughout the dark basalt rock. "
geology material

Related Words

Illustration lava

lava noun

/ˈlævə/ /ˈlɑːvə/

The molten rock ejected by a volcano from its crater or fissured sides.

"The volcano's lava flowed down the mountainside, destroying crops in the valley below. "

Illustration almond

almond noun

/ˈɑː(l).mənd/ /ˈæ(l).mənd/

A type of tree nut.

"My grandmother planted an almond tree in her garden. "

Illustration inclusion

inclusion noun

/ɪnˈkluːʒən/

An addition or annex to a group, set, or total.

"The poem was a new inclusion in the textbook."

Illustration scattered

scattered verb

/ˈskætəd/ /ˈskætɚd/

To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.

"The crowd scattered in terror."

Illustration basalt

basalt noun

/ˈbæsɒlt/ /bəˈsɑlt/

A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

"The dark, volcanic rock used to build the school's wall is basalt. "

Illustration white

white noun

/waɪt/

The color/colour of snow or milk; the colour of light containing equal amounts of all visible wavelengths.

"The white of the freshly fallen snow covered the playground. "

Illustration geologist

geologist noun

/dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/

A person who is skilled at geology.

"The geologist studied the rocks in the park. "

Illustration throughout

throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

Illustration rock

rock noun

/ɹɒk/ /ɹɑk/

A formation of minerals, specifically:

"The mountain climber carefully studied the rock formation before beginning her ascent. "

Illustration igneous

igneous adjective

/ˈɪɡni.əs/

Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.

"The stone had an igneous appearance."

Illustration shaped

shaped verb

/ʃeɪpt/

To create or make.

"The potter shaped the clay into a beautiful vase. "

Illustration pointed

pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "