Aphanitic

//ˌæf.əˈnɪt.ɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to aphanites, igneous rocks composed of microscopic mineral crystals (fine grains too small to be visible to the naked eye.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to aphanite wordnet

Etymology

From aphanite + -ic.

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