Definitions for ultrabasicˌʌl trəˈbeɪ sɪk

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ul•tra•ba•sicˌʌl trəˈbeɪ sɪk(adj.)

  1. (of rocks) containing iron and magnesium, with little or no silica.

    Category: Geology, Petrology

Origin of ultrabasic:

1890–95

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  1. ultrabasic(Adjective)

    ultramafic


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