Phaneritic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfæn.əˈɹɪt.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Phaneritic is an adjective meaning (geology, petrology) Pertaining to phanerites, igneous rocks composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye).
Meaning
(geology, petrology) Pertaining to phanerites, igneous rocks composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye).
Antonyms for phaneritic
Common opposites include aphanitic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phaneric, phaneromeric, aphanitic, phanerocrystalline, aphaniphyric, porphyritic.
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