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kelyphitic rim

/ ˌkɛlɪˈfɪtɪk /

noun

  1. geology a mineral shell enclosing another mineral in an igneous rock, formed by reaction of the interned mineral with the surrounding rock
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Word History and Origins

Origin of kelyphitic rim1

C19: from Greek keluphos pod + -itic ; see -ite 1

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