Ultramafic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ultramafic is an adjective meaning A rock with such properties.
Meaning
A rock with such properties.
More Meanings
- (geology) Describing igneous rocks that contain magnesium and iron and only a very small amount of silica, such as are found in the Earth’s mantle.
Word Forms
- ultramafics
Synonyms for ultramafic
Depending on context, synonyms include ultrabasic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include xenoliths, ultramaphic, ultrafamic, ultrabasic, mafic, magnesic.
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