phanerite

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phanerite - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Phanerite \Phan"er*ite\ (f[a^]n"[~e]r*[imac]t), a. [Gr. fanero`s
     visible, from fai`nein to bring to light.]
     Evident; visible.
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     Phanerite series (Geol.), the uppermost part of the earth's
        crust, consisting of deposits produced by causes in
        obvious operation.
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