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Aphanite Definition & Meaning

aphanite
noun
  1. fine-grained homogeneous rock (such as basalt) containing minerals undetectable by the naked eye

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What does aphanite mean?
fine-grained homogeneous rock (such as basalt) containing minerals undetectable by the naked eye
What part of speech is aphanite?
Aphanite is a noun.

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