word
andesite
AN-duh-zite
ˈændɪzaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
andesite
Dictionary meaning
A grey volcanic rock of intermediate composition, common in lava flows and pyroclastic deposits.
History and origin
Named after the Andes mountains.
Common mispronunciations
AN-deh-ziteAN-deh-site
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