Exsolving

/ɛkˈsɑlvɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of exsolve; the ongoing process of separating into distinct mineral phases.

Etymology

Present participle of 'exsolve,' using the '-ing' suffix to show action in progress.

Kelly Says

Geologists can watch minerals exsolving in real-time on heating stages under microscopes—it's like watching a slow-motion crystal magic show where phases separate before your eyes!

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