Definitions for gabbroic

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

gab•broˈgæb roʊ(n.)(pl.)-bros.

  1. a dark granular igneous rock composed essentially of labradorite and augite.

    Category: Petrology

Origin of gabbro:

1835–40;< It; akin to L glaber smooth

gab•bro•icgəˈbroʊ ɪk(adj.)gab`bro•it′ic

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  1. gabbroic(Adjective)

    Of, pertaining to, or containing gabbro


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