Term: matrix: (geology) amass of fine-grained rock in which fossils, crystals, or gems are embedded
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: actual eviction: the physical ouster of a tenant from the leased premises; the tenant is relieved of any further duty to pay rent
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: pichi: Peruvian shrub with small pink to lavender tubular flowers; leaves yield a tonic and diuretic
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: cassegrainian telescope: a reflecting telescope that has a paraboloidal primary mirror and a hyperboloidal secondary mirror; light is brought to a focus through an aperture in the center of the primary mirror
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: overhand stitch: a stitch passing over an edge vertically
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: balkiness: likely to stop abruptly and unexpectedly
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: horned owl: large owls having prominent ear tufts
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: jim crow: a crowbar fitted with a claw for pulling nails
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: mid-september: the middle part of September
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: disheartenment: a communication that leaves you disheartened or daunted
Broader: rock: material consisting of the aggregate of minerals like those making up the Earth's crust | Unrelated: rock candy: sugar in large hard clear crystals on a string