"groundmass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: groundmasses [plural]
Etymology: ground + mass Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ground|mass}} ground + mass Head templates: {{en-noun}} groundmass (plural groundmasses)
  1. (geology) The matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded. Categories (topical): Geology
    Sense id: en-groundmass-en-noun-0jyp498B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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