arkosic
|ar-ko-sic|
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/ɑrˈkoʊsɪk/
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/ɑːˈkɒsɪk/
feldspar-rich sandstone
Etymology
'arkosic' originates from French, specifically the word 'arkose', where 'arkose' referred to a coarse-grained sandstone rich in feldspar.
'arkosic' was formed in English by adding the adjectival suffix '-ic' to 'arkose' (itself borrowed from French 'arkose' and German 'Arkose'), producing the adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to arkose'.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to or of the nature of arkose'; over time it has retained this geological meaning of 'feldspar-rich (sandstone)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing, composed of, or relating to arkose; having a high proportion of feldspar (apparent in certain sandstones).
The arkosic sandstone contained abundant feldspar grains.
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Last updated: 2025/10/15 15:43