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Meaning of mafic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mafic

Pronunciation:/ˈmafɪk//ˈmeɪfɪk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A rock with such properties.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron.

    Synonyms:basicferromagnesic
    Antonyms:acidicfelsic
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/mafic

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