Mesocratic
Pronunciation: /ˈmiˈsəkɹætɪk/
Mesocratic (adjective)
- Describing rocks with a balanced mix of light and dark minerals.
Examples
- The rock sample was mesocratic, indicating a balanced mineral composition.
- Geologists identified the mesocratic nature of the stone, showing neither extreme in mineral content.
Common collocations: mesocratic rock, mesocratic texture, mesocratic balance