whiteschist en · NOUN
Etymology
From white + schist. Coined in 1973 by German geoscientist Werner Schreyer in his article Whiteschist: A High-Pressure Rock and its Geologic Significance.
Meanings
- A metamorphic rock formed in high-pressure environments, composed principally of talc and kyanite.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whiteschists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |