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单词 desert varnish
释义

desert varnish

noun

: a dark coating which is found on rocks after long exposure in desert regions and whose color is due to iron and manganese oxides

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Will the Arches social media team continue to be able to post about bighorn sheep, desert varnish and other fascinating features of the park? Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 But there are advancements being made that may allow scientists to determine dates by analyzing the desert varnish on rocks. San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1898, in the meaning defined above

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