Definitions for basanite

basanite bas·a·nite

Spelling: [bas-uh-nahyt, baz-]
IPA: /ˈbæs əˌnaɪt, ˈbæz-/

Basanite is a 8 letter English word.

You can make 360 anagrams from letters in basanite (aabeinst).

Definitions for basanite

noun

  1. a basaltic rock composed chiefly of plagioclase, olivine, and augite.

Origin of basanite

1745-55; Latin basanītēs; see basalt

Examples for basanite

basanite is also known as Lydian stone or touchstone on account of its use for trying the purity of metals.

basanite, bas′an-īt, n. a kind of quartz serviceable for testing the purity of the precious metals by the marks made.

Or is he a kind of basanite for bunches, and do they come out on us at the sight of him?

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