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mylonite

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪlənʌɪt/

Definition of mylonite

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a fine-grained metamorphic rock, typically banded, resulting from the grinding or crushing of other rocks: [count noun]:the mylonites occur in a complex zone

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek mulōn 'mill' + -ite1

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