Skarn Definition

skärn
noun
A coarse-grained metamorphic rock, typically containing garnet, pyroxene, and wollastonite, formed by contact metamorphism of carbonate rocks.
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Other Word Forms of Skarn

Noun

Singular:
skarn
Plural:
skarns

Origin of Skarn

  • Earlier gangue from Swedish mud, dung from Old Norse sker- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

SSKSKA

Words Ending With

NRNARN

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skarn

Words Starting With S and Ending With N

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