xenocryst en · NOUN
Etymology
xeno- + -cryst
Meanings
- An isolated crystal having a different origin than the igneous rock in which it is found; the mineralogical equivalent of a xenolith.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| xenocrysts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| xenocrystal | alternative | lexicographic |