metabasite
/ˌmɛtəˈbasʌɪt/ /ˌmɛtəˈbeɪsʌɪt/Geology
noun
A fully metamorphosed form of a basic rock such as basalt or dolerite.
Origin
Early 20th century. From meta- + bas- + -ite.
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