"tempestite" meaning in All languages combined

See tempestite on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: tempestites [plural]
Etymology: tempest + -ite Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tempest|ite}} tempest + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} tempestite (plural tempestites)
  1. (geology) A sedimentary material that is the result of a severe storm. Wikipedia link: tempestite Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-tempestite-en-noun-J2xBse-H Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ite Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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