oligidic

adjective

ol·​i·​gid·​ic
ˌäləˈgidik,
ˌōl-,
-ˈji-
: having the active constituents with the exception of water undefined chemically
oligidic growth medium
compare holidic, meridic

Word History

Etymology

olig- + -idic (as in meridic)

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of oligidic was in 1960

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“Oligidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oligidic. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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