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Vocabulary Entry
tridymite
|noun
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noun
A mineral that is a silica polymorph, typically occurring in volcanic rocks.
Example Sentences
"Tridymite can be found in the glassy volcanic rocks of certain regions."
"Geologists study tridymite to understand the conditions of volcanic eruptions."
"Theεη° of tridymite in the excavations indicates past volcanic activity."