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Definition of TRACHYTE

  • fine-grained volcanic rock consisting essentially of alkali feldspar and one or more subordinate minerals, as hornblende or mica: the extrusive equivalent of syenite
  • a light-colored igneous rock [n TRACHYTES]
  • a light-coloured igneous rock [n -S]