OFIOLITICS

Meaning of the word

The word “ofilytic” is an adjective that refers to something related to ofiolites, which are rocks formed at the bottom of the ocean and which are mainly composed of peridotite and basalt.

Origin of the word

The word “ofilytic” originates in the Greek “ophis”, which means “serpent”, and “lithos”, which means “stone”. This denomination was given due to the similarity of the ocholithic rocks with the skin of a serpent.

Word adverbs

– Ofiolitically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND

Synonyms of the word

– Ophiolitic
– Office

Word Definitions

– Relative to Ofiolites, rocks formed at the bottom of the ocean.
– which has characteristics similar to the ofolytic rocks.

Phrases that the word applies

– The study of the ofiolithic processes is fundamental to understand the formation of mountain ranges.
– The region presents a very interesting ofiolitical geology.

Examples of the word in text

Scientists are investigating the ocean rocks at the bottom of the ocean.

The region has a unique geological formation.

Rhymes with the word

– Critical
– Political
– Synthetic
– skeptical
– Practical

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “ofilytic”.

References

– https://www.dicio.com.br/ofiolitico/
– https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ofiolito