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Definition of Tachylyte

1. n. A vitreous form of basalt; -- so called because decomposable by acids and readily fusible.

Definition of Tachylyte

1. Noun. (geology) A black, vitreous basalt of volcanic origin ¹

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Definition of Tachylyte

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Medical Definition of Tachylyte

1. A vitreous form of basalt; so called because decompposable by acids and readily fusible. Origin: Gr. Quick + to dissolve. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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