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xenocrystal

xenocrystal is the alternative form of xenocryst.

Meaning of xenocryst

Noun

xenocryst (plural xenocrysts)

  1. An isolated crystal having a different origin than the igneous rock in which it is found; the mineralogical equivalent of a xenolith.

Forms of xenocrystal

pluralxenocrystals

Origin of xenocrystal

From xeno- + crystal.

Questions about xenocrystal

What is xenocrystal the alternative form of?
Xenocrystal is the alternative form of xenocryst.

Words near xenocrystal in the dictionary

  1. xenocracy
  2. Xenocratean
  3. Xenocrates
  4. Xenocratic
  5. xenocryst
  6. xenocrystal
  7. xenocrystals
  8. xenocrystic
  9. xenocrysts
  10. xenoculture
  11. xenocultures

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