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Trappean

Trap′pe-an

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
trappéen
. See
Trap
a kind of rock.]
(Min.)
Of or pertaining to trap; being of the nature of trap.

Definition 2024


trappean

trappean

English

Adjective

trappean (comparative more trappean, superlative most trappean)

  1. (mineralogy) Of or pertaining to trap; of the nature of trap.
  2. (geology) Relating to, or composed of basalt or other igneous rock

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