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Gneiss
Translation of "gneiss" into Russian
gneiss
Noun
gneiss
gneisses pl
The geologist examined the gneiss to determine its mineral composition.
Геолог изучил гнейс, чтобы определить его минеральный состав.
Definitions
gneiss
Noun
A type of metamorphic rock characterized by its banded or foliated appearance, typically composed of alternating layers of different minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica.
The geologist examined the gneiss to determine the conditions under which it formed.
A sample or piece of gneiss rock.
Several gneisses were collected from the riverbed for laboratory analysis.
gneiss
Adjective
Made of, containing, or relating to gneiss.
The trail wound its way along a steep gneiss cliff.
Idioms and phrases
amphibolite gneiss
The rock sample contained layers of amphibolite gneiss.
амфиболитовый гнейс
Образец породы содержал слои амфиболитового гнейса.