phenocrysts

[US]/ˈfiːnəʊkrɪst/
[UK]/ˈfiːnəˌkrɪst/

Translation

n.a large crystal embedded in a finer-grained matrix in igneous rocks; crystal that is distinctly larger than the surrounding material

Phrases & Collocations

large phenocryst

stor fenkrystal

phenocryst size

fenkrystals størrelse

phenocryst composition

fenkrystals sammensætning

phenocryst texture

fenkrystals tekstur

phenocryst abundance

fenkrystals forekomst

phenocryst formation

fenkrystal dannelse

phenocryst analysis

fenkrystal analyse

phenocryst development

fenkrystal udvikling

phenocryst identification

fenkrystal identifikation

phenocryst distribution

fenkrystals fordeling

Example Sentences

the phenocryst in the rock indicates its formation history.

Fænokryst i klippen indikerer dens dannelseshistorie.

geologists study phenocrysts to understand volcanic activity.

Geologer studerer fænokrystter for at forstå vulkansk aktivitet.

phenocrysts can provide insights into the magma's composition.

Fænokrystter kan give indsigt i magmas sammensætning.

in this sample, the phenocryst is predominantly quartz.

I denne prøve er fænokrysten primært kvarts.

the presence of phenocrysts suggests a slow cooling process.

Tilstedeværelsen af fænokrystter antyder en langsom nedkølingsproces.

phenocrysts are often larger than the surrounding matrix.

Fænokrystter er ofte større end den omgivende matrix.

identifying phenocrysts helps in classifying igneous rocks.

Identifikation af fænokrystter hjælper med at klassificere magmatiske bjergarter.

the phenocryst texture can reveal the cooling history of the magma.

Fænokrystteksturen kan afsløre magmas nedkølingshistorie.

some minerals act as phenocrysts in volcanic rocks.

Nogle mineraler fungerer som fænokrystter i vulkanske bjergarter.

studying the size of phenocrysts can indicate the eruption style.

Studiet af fænokryststørrelsen kan indikere udbrudsstilen.

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