andesitic
|an-de-si-tic|
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/ˌændəˈsɪtɪk/
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/ˌændɪˈsɪtɪk/
relating to andesite rock
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andesitic' originates from 'andesite', which comes from French 'andésite', named after the Andes mountains, where the rock is common.
Historical Evolution
'andesite' was adopted from French 'andésite', which itself was named after the Andes mountains, and the adjective form 'andesitic' was later formed in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to rocks from the Andes, but now it refers to any rock of the andesite type, regardless of location.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of andesite, a type of volcanic rock.
The volcano erupted andesitic lava.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/03 03:51