trappean

adj — 2 senses

trappean

adj

Etymology Compare French trappéen. See trap (“a kind of rock”).

1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of or pertaining to trap; of the nature of trap.

2

Geography, Geology, Natural sciences Relating to or composed of basalt or other igneous rock.

Synonyms
trappous, trappy
Derived terms
infratrappean, intertrappean

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