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/ˌfæn.əˈɹɪt.ɪk/ · adjective
(geology, petrology) Pertaining to phanerites, igneous rocks composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye)..
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Phaneritic means (geology, petrology) Pertaining to phanerites, igneous rocks composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye)..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include aphanitic.
Use phaneritic where its definition matches the intended context.
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