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Xenolith

Definition: A xenolith is a rock fragment that becomes enveloped in a larger rock body during the process of magma solidification.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. A rock fragment enclosed within another rock during its formation.

Example Sentences:

1. The granite xenolith found in the volcanic rock offered valuable insights into the Earth's mantle.
2. The geologist carefully examined the xenolith under a microscope to determine its composition.

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