porphyritic
Of or pertaining to porphyryOf or pertaining to porphyry.
US/pˌɔɹfɚˈɪtɪk/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of or pertaining to porphyry.
(not comparable)Containing large crystals in a fine mass of material.
(of rocks) consisting of porphyry or containing large crystals in a fine groundmass of minerals
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedporphyry
See also
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