单词 | mesocratic |
释义 | mesocratic in British English (ˌmɛsəˈkrætɪk) adjective (of igneous rocks) containing 30–60 per cent of ferromagnesian minerals Word origin C20: from meso- + -crat, with allusion to the moderately dark colour of the rock. Compare leucocraticmesocratic in American English (ˌmɛsəˈkrætɪk; ˌ mɛzəˈkrætɪk) adjective containing 30 to 60 percent of heavy, dark minerals said esp. of igneous rocks Word origin < meso- + Gr kratein, to rule (< kratos, strength: see hard) + -icDefinition of 'mesocratic' |
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