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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Pertaining to, belonging to or having the characteristics of the group of aluminous, ferromagnesian, and calcic silicates, rock-making minerals, such as augite, hornblende, and biotite. See quantitative classification of igneous rocks, under rock.

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