Phenocrystal

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of phenocryst.

    "Due to the large grain sizes of pumice (up to 2 mm) and phenocrystals a relatively proximal source of tephra U4T is proposed."

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"Due to the large grain sizes of pumice (up to 2 mm) and phenocrystals a relatively proximal source of tephra U4T is proposed."

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