Phenocryst Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

Any relatively large crystal embedded in a more fine-grained or glassy igneous rock

See Also

igneous phyric phenocrystic rock oceanite macrocryst aphyric phenocrysts

Related Terms

igneous phyric phenocrystic rock oceanite macrocryst aphyric phenocrysts crystal

Rhyming Words

xyst lyst cyst tryst excyst oocyst encyst exocyst analyst otocyst urocyst zoocyst precyst metacyst pericyst amethyst endocyst autocyst dinocyst catalyst

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