orthomagmatic stage
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orthomagmatic stage
(¦ör·thō′mag′mad·ik ′stāj)
(geology) The principal stage in the crystallization of silicates from a typical magma; up to 90% of the magma may crystallize during this stage. Also known as orthotectic stage.
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