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eucrite

Pronunciation: /ˈjuːkrʌɪt/

Definition of eucrite

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a highly basic form of gabbro containing anorthite or bytownite with augite.
  • [count noun] a stony meteorite which contains no chondrules and consists mainly of anorthite and augite.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek eukritos 'easily discerned', from eu- 'well' + kritos 'separated' (from krinein 'to separate')

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