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gabbroid

/ˈɡæb.rɔɪd/

Translations

gabbroidnoun

gabbroids

/ˈɡæbrɔɪd/

The geologist studied the gabbroid to understand its composition.

Геолог изучал габброид, чтобы понять его состав.

Synonyms

gabbroic intrusion

mafic plutonic rock

mafic intrusive rock

gabbroidic rock

gabbroic rock

gabbroidadjective

more gabbroid

Comp.

most gabbroid

Super.

/ˈɡæb.rɔɪd/

The rock has a gabbroid texture.

У породы габброидная текстура.

Synonyms

coarse-grained (igneous)

gabbroidnoun

A type of coarse-grained igneous rock that is similar to gabbro, typically composed of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene.

The geologist examined the gabbroid to determine its mineral composition.

gabbroidadjective

Resembling or relating to gabbro, a coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase and pyroxene.

The gabbroid texture of the rock indicated its volcanic origin.