Associations to the word «Chert»

Wiktionary

CHERT, noun. (geology) (uncountable) Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.
CHERT, noun. (countable) A flint-like tool made from chert.

Dictionary definition

CHERT, noun. Variety of silica containing microcrystalline quartz.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke