# andesite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈæn.dɪˌsaɪt/ · frequency rank #69,639

## Definitions
1. Any of a class of fine-grained intermediate igneous rock, of volcanic origin, containing mostly plagioclase feldspar.

## Etymology
From Andes + -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/andesite