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Gneiss: meaning, definitions and examples

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gneiss

 

[ naษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of rock

Gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock characterized by distinctive banding caused by the segregation of different types of minerals during recrystallization.

Synonyms

banded rock, metamorphic rock

Examples of usage

  • The mountain was made up of layers of gneiss and granite.
  • The gneiss rock formation showed clear banding patterns.

Translations

Translations of the word "gneiss" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gnaisse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคจเคพเค‡เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gneis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gneis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ า‘ะฝะตะนั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gnejs

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰‡้บปๅฒฉ (ใธใ‚“ใพใŒใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gneiss

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gneis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gnays

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ๋งˆ์•” (pyeonmaam)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠุงูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rula

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rula

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰‡้บปๅฒฉ (piร nmรกyรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnajs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gneiss

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฝะตะนั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒœแƒ”แƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qneys

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gneis

Etymology

The word 'gneiss' comes from the German language, where it originally meant 'spark'. It was first used in the field of geology to describe a type of rock with distinctive banding patterns. Gneiss is formed under high temperature and pressure conditions, usually deep within the Earth's crust. The unique banding in gneiss is a result of the segregation of different minerals during the metamorphic process. Gneiss is commonly found in mountain ranges and is often used as a decorative stone in architecture and landscaping.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,259, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.