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felsic

Syllabification: (fel·sic)
Pronunciation: /ˈfelsik/
Definition of felsic

adjective

Geology
  • of, relating to, or denoting a group of light-colored minerals including feldspar, feldspathoids, quartz, and muscovite. Often contrasted with mafic.

Origin:

early 20th century: from feldspar + a contraction of silica

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