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exsolve

Syllabification: (ex·solve)
Pronunciation: /eksˈsälv/

Definition of exsolve

verb

[no object] Geology
  • (of a mineral or other substance) separate out from solution, especially from solid solution in a rock.
  • [with object] (usually as adjective exsolved) form (a mineral or other substance) by the process of exsolution:coarsely exsolved ilmenites

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exsolution


noun

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