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 Definitions of groundmass  [ˈgraʊndˌmæs]  

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Definition of 'groundmass' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) groundmass
the crystalline, granular, or glassy base or matrix of a porphyritic or other igneous rock, in which the more prominent crystals are embedded.

Etymology:  (1875–80)

Definition of 'groundmass' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) groundmass
(geology) the matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger crystals are embedded

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