cryptoperthite
cryptoperthite · cryptoperthites
A submicroscopic form of perthite that can only be observed by using X-ray diffraction…A submicroscopic form of perthite that can only be observed by using X-ray diffraction or electron microscopy.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A submicroscopic form of perthite that can only be observed by using X-ray diffraction or electron microscopy.
Origin
From crypto- + perthite.From crypto- + perthite.
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Forms
plural: cryptoperthites| Singular | cryptoperthite |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable