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/ˌæf.əˈnɪt.ɪk/ · adjective
(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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Aphanitic means (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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Possible antonyms include phaneritic.
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