Definition of aplite in English:

aplite

(also haplite)

noun ˈaplʌɪt

Geology

An igneous rock with a homogeneous fine- or medium-grained texture consisting predominantly of alkaline feldspar and quartz, typically pale in colour and most commonly found in dykes and veins in association with granite.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in J. Beete Jukes (1811–1869), geologist. From ancient Greek ἁπλοῦς (with reference to the simplicity of its composition: see haplo-) + -ite, after German Aplit, itself after either Swedish aplit or post-classical Latin aplites.

Definition of aplite in US English:

aplite

(also haplite)

nounˈaplʌɪt

Geology

An igneous rock with a homogeneous fine- or medium-grained texture consisting predominantly of alkaline feldspar and quartz, typically pale in colour and most commonly found in dykes and veins in association with granite.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in J. Beete Jukes (1811–1869), geologist. From ancient Greek ἁπλοῦς (with reference to the simplicity of its composition: see haplo-) + -ite, after German Aplit, itself after either Swedish aplit or post-classical Latin aplites.

单词	aplite
释义	Definition of aplite in English: aplite (also haplite) noun ˈaplʌɪt Geology An igneous rock with a homogeneous fine- or medium-grained texture consisting predominantly of alkaline feldspar and quartz, typically pale in colour and most commonly found in dykes and veins in association with granite. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in J. Beete Jukes (1811–1869), geologist. From ancient Greek ἁπλοῦς (with reference to the simplicity of its composition: see haplo-) + -ite, after German Aplit, itself after either Swedish aplit or post-classical Latin aplites. Definition of aplite in US English: aplite (also haplite) nounˈaplʌɪt Geology An igneous rock with a homogeneous fine- or medium-grained texture consisting predominantly of alkaline feldspar and quartz, typically pale in colour and most commonly found in dykes and veins in association with granite. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in J. Beete Jukes (1811–1869), geologist. From ancient Greek ἁπλοῦς (with reference to the simplicity of its composition: see haplo-) + -ite, after German Aplit, itself after either Swedish aplit or post-classical Latin aplites.
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