phyllite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φῠ́λλον (phŭ́llon, “leaf”) +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɪlˌaɪt/

Noun

phyllite (countable and uncountable, plural phyllites)

  1. (geology) A type of metamorphic rock formed from clay-rich sediments called pelites.

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