felsic

fel·sic

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Definitions of felsic word

adjective felsic (of rocks) consisting chiefly of feldspars, feldspathoids, quartz, and other light-colored minerals. 1
noun felsic (mineralogy) Enriched in the lighter elements such as silicon, oxygen, aluminium, sodium, and potassium. 1
adjective felsic (of minerals) predominantly composed of feldspars or silicates 0
noun felsic A rock with such properties. 0

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; fel(dspar) + s(ilica) + -ic

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