phacolith

/ˈfeɪkoʊlɪθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of igneous intrusion in which magma rises through a fissure in the Earth’s crust and forms a lens-shaped body.

“The geologist studied the phacolith that formed in the mountain range millions of years ago.”

Synonyms

  • igneous intrusion
  • lens-shaped intrusion

Antonyms

  • metamorphic body
  • sedimentary deposit