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Definition of xenoblast

xenoblast

/ˈzɛn.ə.blæst/
xe · no · blast
Plural:xenoblasts
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Adjective:xenoblastic
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• noun

1

A mineral crystal in a metamorphic rock that has grown without developing its characteristic geometric crystal faces, typically due to the spatial constraints of surrounding solid crystals.

Example

"Under the polarizing microscope, the geologist identified the quartz grains as xenoblasts because they lacked distinct geometric outlines and irregularly filled the spaces between other minerals."

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• Nearby Words

xennial
xenobiologist
xenobiology
xenoblast
xenodochium
xenogenesis
xenogenetic

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'xeno-' meaning 'foreign' or 'strange', and 'blastos' meaning 'bud' or 'sprout'. In geological terminology, the suffix '-blast' denotes a crystal that has grown during the process of metamorphism.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xenoblast. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xenoblast
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