felsic

felsic
/fel"sik/, adj. Geol.
(of rocks) consisting chiefly of feldspars, feldspathoids, quartz, and other light-colored minerals. Cf. mafic.
[1910-15; FEL(DSPAR) + S(ILICA) + -IC]

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  • felsic — [ fɛlsɪk] adjective Geology relating to or denoting a group of light coloured minerals including feldspar, quartz, and muscovite. Often contrasted with mafic. Origin early 20th cent.: from feldspar + a contr. of silica …   English new terms dictionary

  • felsic — fel·sic …   English syllables

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  • felsic — ˈfelsik adjective Etymology: feldspar + silica + ic : consisting of or chiefly consisting of feldspar or feldspathoid quartz …   Useful english dictionary

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