phanerite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfæn.əˌɹaɪt/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek φανερός (phanerós, “visible”) + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An igneous rock composed of macroscopic mineral crystals (coarse grains large enough to be visible to the naked eye).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phanerites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |