Definition of Groundmass in English :

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Groundmass

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Noun

1. groundmass

(geology) the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded

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Groundmass

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noun
the matrix of igneous rocks, such as porphyry, in which larger crystals (phenocrysts) are embedded

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Groundmass

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noun
Geology
the small-grained matrix in which larger crystals are embedded

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Groundmass

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n.
The fine-grained crystalline base of porphyritic rock in which larger crystals are embedded.

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