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groundmass vs igneous rock

igneous rock vs groundmass

groundmass and igneous rock both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
groundmass Yes No No No
igneous rock Yes No No No
As nouns, igneous rock is a hypernym of groundmass; that is, igneous rock is a word with a broader meaning than groundmass:
  • groundmass: (geology) the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded
  • igneous rock: rock formed by the solidification of molten magma
groundmass (noun) igneous rock (noun)
(geology) the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded rock formed by the solidification of molten magma
Difference between groundmass and igneous rock

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