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porphyry

/ˈpɔː.fɪ.ri/

翻译: 一种火成岩,其特征是较大的晶体嵌入在细粒的基质中。

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noun

/ˈpɔː.fɪ.ri/C2formalscientific
  • zh一种火成岩,其特征是较大的晶体嵌入在细粒的基质中。

A type of igneous rock characterized by large crystals embedded within a finer-grained matrix of minerals.

  1. Igneous rock with crystalsC1formalscientific

    Any igneous rock containing large, well-formed crystals (phenocrysts) embedded in a finer-grained groundmass of minerals.

    zh含晶斑岩

    • The geologist identified the sample as a type of porphyry.
    • Porphyry is often used as a decorative stone in architecture.
    • The ancient Romans quarried porphyry for statues and columns.
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  • porphyries plural form
  • porphyries' possessive plural form
  • porphyry's possessive singular form