feldspars

/ˈfɛldˌspɑrz/ /ˈfɛlˌspɑrz/

Meanings

noun

Any of a large group of rock-forming minerals that, together, make up about 60% of the earth's outer crust. The feldspars are all aluminum silicates of the alkali metals sodium, potassium, calcium and barium. Feldspars are the principal constituents of igneous and plutonic rocks.

Examples :

"Many granite countertops are made up of quartz, mica, and feldspars. "

Related Words

minerals noun

/ˈmɪnərəl/ /ˈmɪnərəlz/

Any naturally occurring inorganic material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.

"The school science project involved identifying different rocks based on the minerals they contained, like quartz and feldspar. "

forming verb

/ˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /ˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To assume (a certain shape or visible structure).

"Clouds were forming interesting shapes in the sky. "

calcium noun

/ˈkælsi.əm/

The chemical element (Symbol Ca), with an atomic number 20. It is a soft, silvery-white alkaline earth metal which occurs naturally as carbonate in limestone and as silicate in many rocks.

"My doctor recommended I take a calcium supplement to strengthen my bones. "

constituents noun

/kənˈstɪtʃuənts/ /kənˈstɪtʃuəns/

A part, or component of a whole

"The ingredients, like flour and sugar, are the main constituents of the cake batter. "

aluminum noun

/ə.ˈluː.mɨ.nəm/

A metallic chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

"My bicycle's frame is made of aluminum. "

countertops noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌtɑps/ /ˈkaʊntərˌtɒps/

The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food etc.

"She wiped the countertops clean after making sandwiches. "

potassium noun

/pəˈtæsiəm/

A soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found unbound in nature; an element (symbol K) with an atomic number of 19 and atomic weight of 39.0983. The symbol is derived from the Latin kalium.

"The fertilizer contained potassium to help the plants grow stronger. "

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

igneous adjective

/ˈɪɡni.əs/

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

"The stone had an igneous appearance."

plutonic adjective

/pluːˈtɒnɪk/ /pluˈtɑnɪk/

Of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld; demonic, infernal.

"The abandoned house on the hill had a plutonic atmosphere, filled with shadows and an unsettling feeling of dread. "

silicates noun

/ˈsɪlɪkəts/ /ˈsɪlɪˌkeɪts/

Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates

"Many rocks and minerals, like quartz and feldspar, are made of silicates. "