Ultramafic Definition

ŭltrə-măfĭk
adjective
Ultrabasic.
American Heritage

(geology) Describing igneous rocks that contain magnesium and iron and only a very small amount of silica, such as are found in the Earth's mantle.

Wiktionary
noun
A rock with such properties.
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Origin of Ultramafic

  • ultra- +"Ž mafic

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