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
Composed of 'Vulkan' (volcano) and the suffix '-it', commonly used for minerals and rocks (from Greek -ites).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Vulkan' (volcano) + '-it' (a suffix for rocks, like in 'granite'). It's a 'volcano-rock'.