Advertisement

Advertisement

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


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of kelyphitic rim1

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

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Kelvin scaleKemal Atatürk