a. [ Gr. fanero`s visible, from fai`nein to bring to light. ] Evident; visible. [ 1913 Webster ]
Phanerite series (Geol.), the uppermost part of the earth's crust, consisting of deposits produced by causes in obvious operation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; slippery, uncertain. See Blende. ] (Min.) Zinc sulphide; -- called also blende, black-jack, false galena, etc. See Blende (a). [ 1913 Webster ]