adjective
- having the shape of an almond
- containing or characterized by amygdules (almond-shaped cavities filled with minerals)
Usage: technical
Usage: geology
Examples
- The amygdaloidal structure of the rock indicated volcanic origin.
- Scientists identified amygdaloidal basalt in the core samples.
- The amygdaloidal cavities were filled with quartz and calcite.
- Geologists noted the amygdaloidal texture of the lava flow.
- The specimen showed typical amygdaloidal features of ancient volcanic activity.