aphanite meaning

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aphanite (noun): fine-grained homogeneous rock (such as basalt) containing minerals undetectable by the naked eye.

Definition of aphanite

  1. fine-grained homogeneous rock (such as basalt) containing minerals undetectable by the naked eye

    Type of: rock

    Related forms: aphanitic

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in TE · 8-letter words

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