xenolith
noun
A fragment of rock embedded in another rock, especially an ignite foreign rock caught in magma.
Etymology
From Greek xenos "stranger" + lithos "stone." Literally "stranger stone."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The xenolith provided clues about the Earth's mantle."
- 2.
"Geologists studied xenoliths in the volcanic rock."
- 3.
"The diamond-bearing xenoliths came from deep within the Earth."
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Fun Fact
Xenoliths are geological "time capsules." Some contain diamonds or other minerals from the Earth's mantle, carried up in violent volcanic eruptions. They provide rare glimpses of our planet's deep interior.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (X, E, N, O, L, I, T, H)
Scrabble Value: 18 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "XE" at the start of words.
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