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basalt

The correct spelling is basalt.

How to pronounce basalt

/ˈbæsɒlt/
noun

IPA: /ˈbæsɒlt/

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The correct spelling is basalt. A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A hard mafic igneous rock of varied mineral content; volcanic in origin, which makes up much of the Earth's oceanic crust.
  2. 2.A type of unglazed pottery.

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