mafic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron.

noun

/ˈmafɪk/ /ˈmeɪfɪk/ /ˈmæfɪk/ En-mafic.ogg

mafic more mafic most mafic mafics

Blend of magnesium + ferric.

ferromagnesic basic

felsic acidic

nonmafic ultramafic

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