Andesites

/ˈændəsaɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of andesite; multiple samples or bodies of this volcanic rock.

Etymology

English plural formed by adding -s to andesite, following standard English pluralization rules for nouns.

Kelly Says

Geologists studying andesites across different volcanic systems found that the type of andesite can actually tell you the depth and temperature at which magma cooled—rock as a history book.

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