chert

noun
UK: /tʃɜːt/
US: /tʃɝːt/

  1. A hard, compact, fine-grained sedimentary rock, composed of microcrystalline or cryptocrystalline quartz.

    1. The arrowhead was crafted from a piece of chert.
    2. The ancient tools found at the site were made of flint and chert.

Synonyms

flint jasper chalcedony

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "chert" is /tʃɜːt/ in British English and /tʃɝːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chert": flint, jasper, chalcedony.

Example usage of "chert": "The arrowhead was crafted from a piece of chert.". More examples on the page.