Melanocratic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Melanocratic is an adjective meaning (geology, of igneous rock) Dark in color, containing at least 50-60% mafic minerals.
Meaning
(geology, of igneous rock) Dark in color, containing at least 50-60% mafic minerals.
Synonyms for melanocratic
Depending on context, synonyms include chromocratic, melanic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chromocratic, leucocratic, mesocratic, leukocratic, mafic, ferromagnesic.
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