
Phenocrystal
UK
/ˌfiːnəʊˈkrɪstl/
US
/ˌfiːnoʊˈkrɪstl/

Translation phenocrystal into russian
phenocrystal
NounUK
/ˌfiːnəʊˈkrɪstl/
US
/ˌfiːnoʊˈkrɪstl/
The rock sample contained a large phenocrystal.
Образец породы содержал большой фенокристалл.
Definitions
phenocrystal
NounUK
/ˌfiːnəʊˈkrɪstl/
US
/ˌfiːnoʊˈkrɪstl/
A large, conspicuous crystal in a porphyritic igneous rock, distinct from the finer-grained groundmass.
The geologist examined the phenocrystal embedded in the volcanic rock to determine its mineral composition.