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picrite

Syllabification: (pic·rite)
Pronunciation: /ˈpikˌrīt/

Definition of picrite

noun

Geology
  • a dark basaltic rock rich in olivine.

Derivatives

picritic

Pronunciation: /pikˈritik/

adjective

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek pikros 'bitter' + -ite1

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