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phonolite
pho·no·lite [ fṓnə lt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
fine-grained igneous rock: a fine-grained light-colored volcanic rock characterized by the presence of alkali feldspar and nepheline
[Early 19th century. < the resonance of the rock when hit with a hammer]

pho·no·lit·ic [ fnə líttik ] adjective
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