Word · Frequency #46064
quartzite
/ˈkwɒːtsait/
noun
石英岩
核心释义
A metamorphic rock formed from sandstone, made up of tightly interlocking quartz grains.
- 1.
由砂岩变质而成的岩石,由镶嵌的石英颗粒组成。
A metamorphic rock from sandstone, consisting of interlocking grains of quartz.
由砂岩变质而成的岩石,由镶嵌的石英颗粒组成。；石英岩；[化] 石英岩
用法In use
The hiking trail crosses a wide band of hard quartzite.
用法提示：quartzite 在此作名词，指小径穿过的那种坚硬岩石。
Quartzite forms when sandstone is buried and heated deep underground.
用法提示：quartzite 作主语名词，说明这种岩石是如何形成的。
They chose quartzite for the kitchen counter because it resists scratches.
用法提示：quartzite 作名词，指被选作台面材料的这种岩石。
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词族Word family
- quartzites
- plural
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
作为物质名词，泛指时不加冠词也不变复数，计量时借助单位词，如 a piece of quartzite。
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