pitchstone en · NOUN
Etymology
From pitch + stone.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A natural glass, rich in microscopic crystallites, formed by the rapid cooling of lava or magma.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pitchstones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (8)
fi laavalasi (natural glass) · sv becksten (natural glass) · tr katran taşı (natural glass) · sv pechsten (natural glass) · cmn 松脂岩 (natural glass) · ru смоляной камень (natural glass) · ja 松脂岩 (natural glass) · pl smołowiec (natural glass)