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† ˈphanerite, a. Geol. Obs. rare. [f. Gr. ϕανερ-ός (see next) + -ite1.] (See quots.)
a1857J. Fleming Lithol. Edinb. v. (1859) 51 The Phanerite series consists of deposits produced by causes in ordinary operation, and respecting the circumstances under which they have been produced little obscurity prevails. 1859–65Page Handbk. Geol. Terms, Phanerite Series..the upper⁓most stage of the modern epoch, as consisting of deposits..whose origin is evident, as compared with the brick-clays and boulder-clays..which lie beneath. |