请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 psephite
释义

Definition of psephite in English:

psephite

noun ˈ(p)sɛfʌɪt
Geology
  • A coarse-grained breccia, conglomerate, or similar sedimentary rock; (in later use) specifically such a rock after metamorphic alteration.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Thomas De la Beche (1796–1855), geologist. From ancient Greek ψῆϕος pebble, round stone + -ite, after French psêfite.

Definition of psephite in US English:

psephite

nounˈ(p)sɛfʌɪt
Geology
  • A coarse-grained breccia, conglomerate, or similar sedimentary rock; (in later use) specifically such a rock after metamorphic alteration.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Thomas De la Beche (1796–1855), geologist. From ancient Greek ψῆϕος pebble, round stone + -ite, after French psêfite.

随便看

 

英汉双解词典包含464360条英汉词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/10/19 16:22:34