SINCE 1828
eucrite
noun
eu·crite
| \ ˈyü-ˌkrīt
\
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Definition of eucrite
1
: a stony meteorite composed essentially of plagioclase and pigeonite
2
: a rock consisting of a very basic gabbro
Other Words from eucrite
eucritic
\ yü-ˈkri-tik
\
adjective
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adjective
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