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ultrabasic

ul·tra·ba·sic [ ùltrə báyssik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
with high iron content: describes igneous rock that is high in iron and magnesium and contains no free quartz



noun  (plural ul·tra·ba·sics)
Definition:
 
ultrabasic rock: a rock of ultrabasic composition

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See also  (all senses)ultramafic
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