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picrite

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkrʌɪt/

Definition of picrite

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a dark basaltic igneous rock rich in olivine.

Derivatives

picritic

Pronunciation: /pɪˈkrɪtɪk/

adjective

Origin:

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

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