exsolution

The process in which a solution of molten rocks separates into its constituents upon cooling

Noun

  1. 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.

Forms

exsolutions

Derived

exsolution lamella