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chert

/tʃɜːrt/

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noun

/tʃɜːrt/C2formalscientific
  • ruТвёрдая, плотная осадочная порода, состоящая из микрокристаллического кварца, разновидности кремнезёма.

A hard, dense, sedimentary rock composed of microcrystalline quartz, a variety of silica.

uncountable

  1. Microcrystalline quartz rockC1formalscientific

    A hard, dense sedimentary rock composed of microcrystalline quartz, often found in nodules or layers within limestone.

    ruКремень

    • The geologist identified the sample as chert due to its conchoidal fracture.
    • Ancient toolmakers used chert to create sharp-edged blades and arrowheads.
    • Chert nodules are commonly found embedded in chalk deposits.

    Synonymsflint

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  • cherts plural form
  • cherts' possessive plural form
  • chert's possessive singular form
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