noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

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