tridymite

[US]/ˈtraɪdɪmaɪt/
[UK]/ˈtraɪdəˌmaɪt/

Translation

n.a mineral form of silica, specifically a high-temperature polymorph of quartz
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

tridymite crystal

tridymite structure

tridymite formation

tridymite occurrence

tridymite phase

tridymite mineral

tridymite sample

tridymite analysis

tridymite variety

tridymite deposit

Example Sentences

tridymite is a high-temperature polymorph of silica.

geologists study tridymite to understand volcanic processes.

tridymite can be found in certain volcanic rocks.

the presence of tridymite indicates high-temperature conditions.

researchers are investigating the properties of tridymite.

tridymite is less stable than quartz at lower temperatures.

samples of tridymite were collected from the eruption site.

the crystal structure of tridymite is unique.

tridymite can be used in various industrial applications.

understanding tridymite helps in the study of mineralogy.

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