English Explanatory Dictionary

aphanitic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to aphanites, igneous rocks composed of microscopic mineral crystals (fine grains too small to be visible to the naked eye.

Pronunciation

/ˌæf.əˈnɪt.ɪk/

Word forms

aphanitic more aphanitic most aphanitic

Etymology

From aphanite + -ic.

Antonyms

phaneritic

Derived words

microaphanitic
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