histic

English

Etymology

19th century. From French histique, from Ancient Greek ἱστός (histós, “web”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɪs.tɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɪstɪk

Adjective

histic (not comparable)

1. (medicine) Relating to the tissues of the body.
2. (soil science) Being or relating to a soil horizon consisting of saturated organic material.