vitrinite

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Noun edit

vitrinite (countable and uncountable, plural vitrinites)

One of the primary components of coals and most sedimentary kerogens, with a shiny appearance resembling glass.

Hypernyms edit

maceral

Hyponyms edit

huminite

Derived terms edit

vitrinitic

Related terms edit

vitreous

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