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Andean-Equatorial
Andean margin
Andean Pact
Anderson
Anderson shelter
Andersonville
Andes
andesine
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Andhra Pradesh
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Andorra
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andesite
an·de·site [ ándə zt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
volcanic rock: a fine-grained grayish volcanic rock characterized by feldspar minerals
[Because found in the Andes]

an·de·sit·ic [ àndə zíttik ] adjective
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