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ultrabasic

Syllabification: (ul·tra·ba·sic)
Pronunciation: /ˌəltrəˈbāsik/

Definition of ultrabasic

adjective

Geology
  • relating to or denoting igneous rocks having a silica content less than 45 percent by weight, most of which are also ultramafic. Compare with ultramafic.

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Definition of ultrabasic in the British & World English dictionary