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Synonyms
Etymology
1. plagioclase
noun. ['ˈpleɪdʒiːəˌkleɪs'] any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -clase (English)
- plagio- (English)
- plagio- (Latin)
Rhymes with Plagioclase
- anyplace
- birthplace
- cityplace
- commonplace
- everyplace
- fireplace
- lovelace
- marketplace
- marketplace
- orthoclase
- parcplace
- shoelace
- showplace
- someplace
- workplace
Sentences with plagioclase
1. Noun, singular or mass
It is composed of plagioclase and pyroxene and commonly used for aggregate.
2. Adjective
The primary components of tholeiitic basalt are plagioclase feldspar, clinopyroxene and iron ore.
