Leucophyre
Translation of "leucophyre" into Russian
leucophyre
NounUK
/ˈljuːkəfaɪə/
US
/ˈlukəfaɪr/
leucophyre
leucophyres pl
The geologist discovered a leucophyre in the rock formation.
Геолог обнаружил лейкофир в горной породе.
Definitions
leucophyre
NounUK
/ˈljuːkəfaɪə/
US
/ˈlukəfaɪr/
A type of igneous rock that is light-colored and typically contains feldspar and quartz.
The geologist examined the leucophyre to determine its mineral composition.
leucophyre
AdjectiveUK
/ˈljuːkəfaɪə/
US
/ˈlukəfaɪr/
Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of leucophyre.
The leucophyre dike intrudes the older basalt layers.