The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Phanerite \Phan"er*ite\ (f[a^]n"[~e]r*[imac]t), a. [Gr. fanero`s
   visible, from fai`nein to bring to light.]
   Evident; visible.
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   Phanerite series (Geol.), the uppermost part of the earth's
      crust, consisting of deposits produced by causes in
      obvious operation.
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