# leptynitic

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ˌlɛp.təˈnɪt.ɪk/

## Definitions
1. Refers to a fine-grained, typically light-colored metamorphic rock primarily composed of quartz and feldspar, often associated with high-grade metamorphic processes.

## Etymology
from French leptynite from Greek λεπτός (leptós) + -ic

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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