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PHENOCRYST

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Phenocryst.

Phenocryst - as a noun

Any relatively large crystal embedded in a more fine-grained or glassy igneous rock

Example Sentences

"The granite has large phenocrysts of feldspar."
"The lava flow contains many phenocrysts of olivine."
"The gabbro is composed of plagioclase phenocrysts."
"The andesite contains small, round phenocrysts of hornblende."
"The basaltic rock has phenocrysts of pyroxene."
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Word Game Points

Is PHENOCRYST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, phenocryst is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PHENOCRYST has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is PHENOCRYST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, phenocryst is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PHENOCRYST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PHENOCRYST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, phenocryst is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PHENOCRYST has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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