felsic
felsic · more felsic · most felsic
Enriched in minerals predominantly composed of the lighter elements such as silicon,…Enriched in minerals predominantly composed of the lighter elements such as silicon, oxygen, aluminium, sodium, and potassium.
Meaning
1 sensesEnriched in minerals predominantly composed of the lighter elements such as silicon, oxygen, aluminium, sodium, and potassium.
Origin
Blend of feldspar + silica, + -ic.Blend of feldspar + silica, + -ic.
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Forms
more felsic, most felsic| Comparative | more felsic Lesson |
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| Superlative | most felsic Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedfelsite
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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