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basalt

 

[ bษ™หˆsษ”หlt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

volcanic rock

Basalt is a fine-grained volcanic rock that is dark in color and typically found in oceanic crust. It is formed by the rapid cooling of lava at the Earth's surface.

Synonyms

igneous rock, lava rock, volcanic rock

Examples of usage

  • The Hawaiian Islands are mainly made up of basaltic rock.
  • The black sand beaches in Iceland are composed of basalt fragments.
Context #2 | Noun

building material

Basalt can also be used as a building material due to its durability and strength. It is commonly used in construction for paving stones, countertops, and even sculptures.

Synonyms

building stone, construction material, hard rock

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Egyptians used basalt to create statues of gods and pharaohs.
  • Modern architects often incorporate basalt into their designs for its sleek appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "basalt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น basalto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคธเคพเคฒเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Basalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ basalt

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะทะฐะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bazalt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž„ๆญฆๅฒฉ (ใ’ใ‚“ใถใŒใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท basalte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ basalto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bazalt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜„๋ฌด์•” (hyeonmuam)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฒู„ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤediฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤadiฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ž„ๆญฆๅฒฉ (xuรกnwว”yรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bazalt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ basalt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะทะฐะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒแƒšแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bazalt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ basalto

Etymology

The word 'basalt' comes from the Latin word 'basaltes', which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek word 'ฮฒฮฑฯƒฮฑฮปฯ„ฮทฯ‚ (basaltes)'. Basaltic rocks are commonly found in volcanic regions and have been used by various civilizations throughout history for construction purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,697, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.