Diaplectic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Diaplectic is an adjective meaning (mineralogy) Formed into a glassy state by shock transformation without melting.
Meaning
(mineralogy) Formed into a glassy state by shock transformation without melting.
Example Sentences
diaplectic glass — A natural glass formed by shock transformation from any of several minerals without melting. It is found only in association with meteorite impact craters and crater ejecta.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypocrystalline, idiomorphous, pyromorphous, polysynthetic, typomorphic, dystomic.
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