melanocratic

English edit

Etymology edit

melano- +‎ -cratic

Adjective edit

melanocratic (comparative more melanocratic, superlative most melanocratic)

(geology, of igneous rock) Dark in color, containing at least 50-60% mafic minerals.

Synonyms edit

(dark-colored): chromocratic, melanic

Related terms edit

leucocratic

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