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/ˈpɔɹ.fɪ.ɹi/ · noun
(geology) A hard igneous rock consisting of large crystals in a fine-grained matrix..
Use porphyry when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Porphyry means (geology) A hard igneous rock consisting of large crystals in a fine-grained matrix..
Common synonyms include porphyritic rock.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use porphyry where its definition matches the intended context.
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