Phanerite

/ˈfæn.əˌɹaɪt/ adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An igneous rock composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye). countable, uncountable

Adjective

1
Evident; visible. not-comparable

Antonyms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φανερός (phanerós, “visible”) + -ite.

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