hypersthene
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The geologists found a new deposit of hypersthene in the mountains.
Definition:A naturally occurring chemical compound of atomically defined structure, formed by inorganic processes.
From mineral
Example:Both hypersthene and other minerals form the backbone of many igneous rocks.
Definition:A rock that has solidified from molten material.
From igneous rock
Example:Hypersthene is a key component in the study of petrology.
Definition:The branch of geology that is concerned with the study of rocks, especially their composition and structure.
From petrology
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