"host rock" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: host rocks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} host rock (countable and uncountable, plural host rocks)
  1. (geology) The background mineral material in which the object of study (crystals, fossils, specific minerals, groundwater, etc.) is embedded or through which it travels. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Geology Translations (Translations): roca encajante [feminine] (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-host_rock-en-noun-UzzcQYED Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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