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eucrite

noun eu·crite \ ˈyü-ˌkrīt \

Definition of eucrite

1 : a stony meteorite composed essentially of plagioclase and pigeonite
2 : a rock consisting of a very basic gabbro
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eucritic

play \yü-ˈkri-tik\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of eucrite

German Eukrit, from Greek eukritos easily discerned, from eu- + kritos separated, from krinein to separate — more at certain

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