gneissic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of metamorphic rock characterized by the presence of layered bands or stripes of minerals.

  - "The hikers were awed by the beauty of the gneissic mountains."
  - "Geologists use the texture of gneiss to determine the history of rock formations."

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Variants

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gneiss , gneisses , gneissic , gneissoid , gneissose

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Etymology

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From the Greek word gneisso, meaning 'to flow' or 'to shine'.

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Trivia

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1. Gneissic rocks are often used for building roads and construction due to their durability.

2. The banding patterns in gneissic rocks can provide clues about the geologic history of an area.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metamorphic rock: A rock that undergoes a transformation from its original state due to heat, pressure, or both.

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Culture

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Gneissic rocks have been used in various forms of art and architecture due to their distinctive banding patterns.

How to Memorize "gneissic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rock with alternating layers of light and dark minerals. Visualize the layers as if you are looking at the rings of a tree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gneissic' with the image of a layered cake or a striped zebra.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Gneiss is nice, with layers that are precise'.

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