exsolution

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What does exsolution mean?

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

Where does exsolution come from?

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.

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