Definition

Relating to a type of volcanic rock that is light in color and has a high silica content.

Example

The geological survey revealed that the area was rich in rhyolitic formations.

Conversation

Did you know that some volcanic rocks are classified as rhyolitic?

Really? I had no idea there were different types of volcanic rocks.

Yeah, rhyolitic rocks are usually light in color and very fine-grained.

That’s interesting! I’ll have to look out for them next time I hike.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rhyolitic → It is formed from "rhyolite" (from Greek "rhuos", meaning flow, and "lithos", meaning stone) and the suffix "-ic" (meaning pertaining to). The word "rhyolitic" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of rhyolite, a type of volcanic rock that flows.

Memory Tip

Think of 'flow' ('rhuos') and 'stone' ('lithos') to remember that 'rhyolitic' describes something related to a type of volcanic rock that flows.

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