Definitions for psammites

psammites psam·mite

Spelling: [sam-ahyt]
IPA: /ˈsæm aɪt/

Psammites is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 437 anagrams from letters in psammites (aeimmpsst).

Definitions for psammites

noun

  1. any sandstone.
  2. any sandstone.

Origin of psammites

1880-85; Greek psámm(os) sand + -ite1

Examples for psammites

The prevailing rock was talc-schiste, alternating with layers of psammite.

The ranges were composed of a psammite, which was frequently baked, probably by neighbouring out-bursts of igneous rock.

It seems to me to be a clayey sandstone (psammite) penetrated by silica.

The ranges were composed of a psammite, which was frequently baked, probably by neighbouring out-bursts of igneous rock.

The prevailing rock was talc-schiste, alternating with layers of psammite.

It seems to me to be a clayey sandstone (psammite) penetrated by silica.

Word Value for psammites
Scrable

14

Words with friends

17

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