granophyre

/ˌɡrænəˈfaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of coarse-grained igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of felsic magma, typically in contact with water.

“The geologists studied the granophyre formation in the ancient volcanic region.”

Synonyms

  • coarse_grained_rock
  • felsic_igneous_rock

Antonyms

  • fine_grained_rock
  • sedimentary_rock