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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ANDESITE

From Andes + -ite1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ANDESITE

andesite  [ˈændɪˌzaɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANDESITE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Andesite is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANDESITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

andesite

Andesite

Andesite /ˈændəsaɪt/ is an extrusive igneous, volcanic rock, of intermediate composition, with aphanitic to porphyritic texture. In a general sense, it is the intermediate type between basalt and dacite, and ranges from 57 to 63% silicon dioxide as illustrated in TAS diagrams. The mineral assemblage is typically dominated by plagioclase plus pyroxene and/or hornblende. Magnetite, zircon, apatite, ilmenite, biotite, and garnet are common accessory minerals. Alkali feldspar may be present in minor amounts. The quartz-feldspar abundances in andesite and other volcanic rocks are illustrated in QAPF diagrams. Classification of andesites may be refined according to the most abundant phenocryst. Example: hornblende-phyric andesite, if hornblende is the principal accessory mineral. Andesite can be considered as the extrusive equivalent of plutonic diorite. Characteristic of subduction zones, andesite represents the dominant rock type in island arcs. The average composition of the continental crust is andesitic. Along with basalts they are a major component of the Martian crust. The name andesite is derived from the Andes mountain range.

Definition of andesite in the English dictionary

The definition of andesite in the dictionary is a fine-grained tan or grey volcanic rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar, esp andesine, amphibole, and pyroxene.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANDESITE


adamsite
ˈædəmˌzaɪt
andesyte
ˈændɪˌzaɪt
bright
braɪt
bronzite
ˈbrɒnzaɪt
chabazite
ˈkæbəˌzaɪt
cite
saɪt
copyright
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪt
despite
dɪˈspaɪt
diphysite
ˈdɪfɪˌzaɪt
fight
faɪt
flight
flaɪt
gibbsite
ˈɡɪbzaɪt
halloysite
ˈhælɔɪˌzaɪt
height
haɪt
invite
ɪnˈvaɪt
kermesite
ˈkɜːmiːˌzaɪt
knight
naɪt
light
laɪt
martensite
ˈmɑːtɪnˌzaɪt
monazite
ˈmɒnəˌzaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANDESITE

andante
andantino
Andean
Andean Community of Nations
Anderlecht
Andersen
Anderson
Anderson shelter
Anderssen
Andes
andesine
andesitic
andesyte
Andhra Pradesh
andiron

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANDESITE

anglesite
bastnaesite
coesite
composite
construction site
exquisite
fansite
gravesite
homesite
magnesite
off-site
on-site
opposite
parasite
prerequisite
requisite
resite
site
visite
website

Synonyms and antonyms of andesite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «andesite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANDESITE

Find out the translation of andesite to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of andesite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «andesite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

安山岩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

andesita
570 millions of speakers

English

andesite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

andesite
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

انديسايت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

андезит
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

andesito
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আন্ডেসাইট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

andésite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Andesite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Andesit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

安山岩
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

안산암
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Andesite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

andexit
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அன்டிசைட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ओरेसाईट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

andezit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

andesite
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

andezyt
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

андезит
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

andezit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανδεσίτη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

andesiet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

andesite
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

andesitt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of andesite

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANDESITE»

The term «andesite» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.626 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANDESITE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «andesite» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «andesite» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about andesite

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANDESITE»

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On hypersthene-andesite and on triclinic pyroxene in augitic ...
INDEX. Page. 25 Abtei, Laacher See, Germany, Leucite-basalt from JEtna eruption of 1537, Basalt from Analysis of hypersthene Analysis of hypersthene- andesite - Andesitic rocks, Classification of Andesites, Relative age of Archaean granite ...
Whitman Cross, Samuel Franklin Emmons, 1884
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Physical Geology of High-level Magmatic Systems
interstitial components of non-brecciated andesite (hematite-stained quartz with acicular plagioclase microliths). which most likely represents a devitrified glass. The peperites represent texturally variable mixtures of two components: 1 ...
Christoph Breitkreuz, Nick Petford, 2004
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Cenozoic Volcanism in the Mediterranean Area
Zone† Locality Age Petrography References ‡ (Ma) Late Eocene–Early Oligocene volcanics MHZ Zala Basin 34.9–27.1 andesite, dacite, basaltic andesite [9] MHZ Velence Mountains 36.8–29.1 andesite [9] MHZ Buda Mountains 34.3–32.2 ...
Luigi Beccaluva, Gianluca Bianchini, B. Marjorie Wilson, 2007
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Origin and evolution of the Santiaguito volcanic dome ...
Rock Type Analytical Method Total SiO2 TiO2 SG-09-01 RcM1 2001 - 02 lava flow 14.72055 91.57867 andesite PX02 core SEM 97.70 52.71 -0.01 SG-09-01 RcM1 2001 - 02 lava flow 14.72055 91.57867 andesite PX03 core SEM 97.03 52.92 ...
Jeannie A.J. Scott
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Archaeomineralogy
Reliefs from Gordion and Ankara depicting the mother goddess Kybele standing in the niche of a miniature temple (a naïskos) were also carved in andesite ( Akurgal 1961). Vesicular andesite has been used extensively throughout the world as ...
George Rapp, 2009
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Artifact and Assemblage: The prehistoric and early Iron age ...
Site Material Length Width Thickness A31 sandstone 0.23 0.14 0.05 A32 andcsite 0.11 0.13 0.04 andesite 0.14 0.10 0.09 A35 andesite 0.17 0.06 0.06 andesite 0.08 0.06 0.03 A40 andesite 0.13 0.14 0.05 A42 andesite 0.15 0.08 0.03 andesite ...
Curtis Neil Runnels, Daniel J. Pullen, Susan Helen Langdon, 1995
7
Papers on Mineral Deposits of Western North America: Fifth ...
Red congl. Andesite, Tr. -J. seds K seds. Andesite (Rhyolite) Andesite Andesite Andesite Carb. seds. Andesite Andesite Andesite Rhyolite RJiyol i to Lithic Tuff Andesite Intrusi ves Andesite Monz. intr. K. seds. Andesite Conglomerate Andesite ...
International Association on the Genesis of Ore Deposits, John Drew Ridge, 1979
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Index to North American geology, paleontology, petrology and ...
Andesite, Becker, 345. Andesite, Bergeat, 423. Andesite, Cross, 1187, 1190, 1191, 1192. Andesite, Diller, 1508. Andesite, Gregory, 2165, 2166. Andesite, Hague, 2236. Andesite, Hills, 2599. Andesite, Iddings, 2823, 2824, 2845, 2846.
Fred Boughton Weeks, 1902
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U.S. Geological Survey professional paper
The cone is not part of the Glassford cone, as it dips steeply north. Its relation to the nearby andesite plug is unknown. Some basaltic tuffs are similar to the material that composes the cinder cones, but they are generally finer grained.
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1965
10
Professional paper - United States Geological Survey
Under the microscope the rock is found to be a glassy pyroxene andesite, consisting of about two-thirds small plagioclase-feldspar crystals, none of them more than 1 mm. long, and one-third brown glass, the pyroxene being in subordinate ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1907

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANDESITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term andesite is used in the context of the following news items.
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Calibre Mining Announces Initial Results From Phase I Diamond …
The gold-bearing massive sulphide zones are concentrated at or near the contacts between andesite hornblende dykes and the calcareous ... «Geology for Investors, Jul 15»
2
At a moment's notice: Search and Rescue team volunteers always …
“The reality was I had wandered far west of Andesite Peak, miles from where I needed to be and in rough terrain,” Lufkin continued. “Calling ... «The Union of Grass Valley, Jun 15»
3
Del Mar Corporate Plaza on El Camino Real sold
... Independent Financial in summer 2011, with 12,929 square feet for five years at $1.97 million; Andesite Capital Management LLC in summer ... «San Diego Source, Jun 15»
4
Sheriff's reports
A tractor and trailer were in the middle of the road on Andesite Road. A deputy responded to a vehicle versus a Husky dog on Little Coyote. «Lone Peak Lookout, Jun 15»
5
Amex Exploration Inc.: Agnico Eagle Made the Fourth Cash …
... the Amex initial discovery hole PE-2013-03, and finally on the lateral contact between the Ryolite and the Andesite unit of the Beaupre bloc. «The Northern Miner, Jun 15»
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Riverside Provides Update on Mexico Tajitos Gold Project
The low angle fault target, with mineralization hosted in the hanging wall rhyolite and diorite and andesite units below in the footwall, appears ... «Azomining, Jun 15»
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Sampling & Detailed Mapping Underway at Riverside's Tajitos Gold …
The low angle fault target, with mineralization hosted in the hanging wall rhyolite and diorite and andesite units below in the footwall, appears ... «MarketWatch, Jun 15»
8
New Mineralization Discovered by Drilling in the Normetal Mine …
In total, 5 holes have been drilled to test the Rhyolite-Andesite favourable ... mineralization has been intersected close to the Rhyolite-Andesite ... «MarketWatch, Jun 15»
9
Tahoe Resources Inc To Go Ex-Dividend on June 16th (THO)
The Escobal deposit is an intermediate-sulfidation silver-gold-lead-zinc vein deposit hosted in Tertiary andesite and volcaniclastic sedimentary ... «Dakota Financial News, Jun 15»
10
Mine tales: Tortolitas attracted limited mining interest
He mentioned several areas of mineralization including a large metamorphosed andesite porphyry dike. Chief Butte composed of vesicular ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jun 15»

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