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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ENCYCLOPEDIA

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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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