Associations to the word «Gneiss»

Wiktionary

GNEISS, noun. (geology) A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.

Dictionary definition

GNEISS, noun. A laminated metamorphic rock similar to granite.

Wise words

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