exsolution
The process in which a solution of molten rocks separates into its constituents upon cooling
Noun
- The process in which a solution of molten rocks separates into its constituents upon cooling
Origin
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁éǵʰs Proto-Italic *eks Latin ex Latin ex-der. Middle French ex-bor. Middle English ex- English ex- Latin solūtiō Latin solūtiōnembor. Old French solucionbor. Middle English solucioun English solution English exsolution From ex- + solution.