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eucrite

Syllabification: (eu·crite)
Pronunciation: /ˈyo͞okrīt/
Definition of eucrite

noun

Geology
  • a highly basic form of gabbro containing anorthite or bytownite with augite.
  • a stony meteorite that 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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