agpaitic
|ag-pai-tic|
/æɡˈpeɪtɪk/
alkali-rich igneous rock
Etymology
'agpaitic' originates from the mineralogical term 'agpaitic rock', which is derived from the name of the Agpaitic complex in Greenland, where such rocks were first identified.
'Agpaitic' was coined in the early 20th century to describe rocks from the Agpaitic complex.
Initially, it referred specifically to rocks from the Agpaitic complex, but now it broadly describes similar igneous rocks with high alkali content.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of a type of igneous rock that contains a high proportion of alkali metals and rare minerals.
The agpaitic rock formations in the region are of great interest to geologists.
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Last updated: 2025/06/02 21:21