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单词 aplite
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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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