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xenolith

/ˈzɛn.ə.lɪθ/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa um fragmento de rocha estranho à rocha ígnea que o contém, frequentemente fornecendo pistas sobre a composição do manto ou da crosta terrestre.

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noun

/ˈzɛn.ə.lɪθ/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa um fragmento de rocha estranho à rocha ígnea que o contém, frequentemente fornecendo pistas sobre a composição do manto ou da crosta terrestre.

A noun referring to a fragment of rock that is foreign to the igneous rock mass in which it is embedded, often providing clues about the composition of the Earth's mantle or crust.

  1. Rock fragment in magmaC1formalscientific

    A fragment of rock that is foreign to the igneous rock mass in which it is embedded, often providing clues about the Earth's mantle.

    ptFragmento de rocha no magma

    • The geologist identified a xenolith of peridotite within the basalt flow.
    • Xenoliths can reveal the composition of the deep crust and upper mantle.
    • The presence of a diamond-bearing xenolith indicates a kimberlite pipe.
Formas
  • xenoliths plural form
  • xenoliths' possessive plural form
  • xenolith's possessive singular form