der Vulkanit
Translation
volcanite, volcanic rock, extrusive rock
Examples
Basalt ist ein bekannter Vulkanit.
Basalt is a well-known volcanic rock.
Vulkanite entstehen durch schnell abkühlende Lava.
Volcanic rocks are formed by rapidly cooling lava.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sth.)) Basalt is a volcanic rock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Eruptivgestein (eruptive rock), Extrusivgestein (extrusive rock)
Etymology
From 'Vulkan' (volcano) + the suffix '-it', which is often used to name minerals and rocks (from Greek -ites).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Vulkan' (volcano) + '-it' like in 'granite' or even 'kryptonite'. It denotes a type of stone or mineral.