eu·crite
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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
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yü-ˈkri-tik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Eucrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eucrite. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of eucrite was in 1881
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