POIKILITIC

Etymology

Adjective

poikilitic (comparative more poikilitic, superlative most poikilitic)

(geology) Describing the texture of an igneous rock that has small crystals of one mineral scattered among larger crystals of another

Source: Wiktionary


Poi`ki*lit"ic, a. (Geol.)

Definition: See Poecilitic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”


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