Phanerite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfæn.əˌɹaɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Phanerite is an adjective meaning (geology) Evident; visible.
Meaning
(geology) Evident; visible.
More Meanings
- (geology, petrology) An igneous rock composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye).
Word Forms
- phanerites
Antonyms for phanerite
Common opposites include aphanite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phaneromeric, phaneritic, phaneric, phanerocrystalline, macrocrystalline, aphanitic.
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