Vitrophyre
Translation of "vitrophyre" into Russian
vitrophyre
NounUK
/ˈvaɪtrəˌfaɪə/
US
/ˈvaɪtrəˌfaɪr/
vitrophyre
vitrophyres pl
витрофир
The geologist examined the vitrophyre under the microscope.
Геолог изучал витрофир под микроскопом.
Definitions
vitrophyre
NounUK
/ˈvaɪtrəˌfaɪə/
US
/ˈvaɪtrəˌfaɪr/
A type of volcanic rock that contains large, visible crystals embedded in a glassy groundmass.
The geologist examined the vitrophyre to understand the volcanic activity in the region.
vitrophyre
AdjectiveUK
/ˈvaɪtrəˌfaɪə/
US
/ˈvaɪtrəˌfaɪr/
Consisting of or relating to vitrophyre; made up of glassy volcanic rock with large embedded crystals.
Vitrophyre fragments were found throughout the ash layer.