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amphibolite vs metamorphic rock

metamorphic rock vs amphibolite

amphibolite and metamorphic rock both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
amphibolite Yes No No No
metamorphic rock Yes No No No
As nouns, metamorphic rock is a hypernym of amphibolite; that is, metamorphic rock is a word with a broader meaning than amphibolite:
  • amphibolite: a metamorphic rock composed chiefly of amphibole and plagioclase
  • metamorphic rock: rock altered by pressure and heat
amphibolite (noun) metamorphic rock (noun)
a metamorphic rock composed chiefly of amphibole and plagioclase rock altered by pressure and heat
Difference between amphibolite and metamorphic rock

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