"basanite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: basanites [plural]
Etymology: From Latin basanites; more at basalt. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|basanites}} Latin basanites Head templates: {{en-noun}} basanite (plural basanites)
  1. (geology) A basaltic extrusive rock, similar to chert. Synonyms: lydite Derived forms: basanitic, basanitoid Translations (Translations): bazanit [masculine] (Polish)

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