xenocryst

xen·o·cryst

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zen-uh-krist, zee-nuh-]
- /ˈzɛn ə krɪst, ˈzi nə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zen-uh-krist, zee-nuh-]
- /ˈzɛn ə krɪst, ˈzi nə-/

Definitions of xenocryst word

noun xenocryst a rock or crystal engulfed by magma and retained as an inclusion in the resulting igneous rock. 1
noun xenocryst A crystal in an igneous rock that is not derived from the original magma. 1
noun xenocryst a crystal included within an igneous rock as the magma cooled but not formed from it 0

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Parts of speech for Xenocryst

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xenocryst popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

xenocryst usage trend in Literature

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