aphanitic

English

Etymology

From aphanite +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌæf.əˈnɪt.ɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɪtɪk

Adjective

aphanitic (comparative more aphanitic, superlative most aphanitic)

  2. (geology, petrology) Pertaining to aphanites, igneous rocks composed of microscopic mineral crystals (fine grains too small to be visible to the naked eye.

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