MAFIC

Etymology

Adjective

mafic (comparative more mafic, superlative most mafic)

(geology) Describing rocks, such as silicate minerals, magmas, and volcanic and intrusive igneous rocks, which contain relatively high concentrations of magnesium and iron.

Synonyms: ferromagnesic, basic

Antonyms: felsic, acidic

Noun

mafic (plural mafics)

A rock with such properties.

Source: Wiktionary



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