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

Origin of kelyphitic rim

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

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