noun
- a light-colored volcanic rock composed mainly of alkali feldspar
Usage: geology
Examples
- The volcanic dome was composed primarily of trachyte.
- Geologists identified trachyte formations in the ancient lava flow.
- The light gray trachyte contained visible feldspar crystals.
- Trachyte is commonly found in continental volcanic regions.
- The quarry extracted trachyte for use as building stone.
- Microscopic analysis confirmed the rock sample was trachyte.