Where does “kamacitic” come from?
kamacitic (English) comes from English kamacite, from Ancient Greek κάμαξ — vine pole, prop; any pole or shaft; tiller.
kamacitic (English): Of or relating to kamacite
Definitions
- Of or relating to kamacite
Ancestry of “kamacitic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | kamacite | A meteoritic mineral which consists chiefly of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κάμαξ | vine pole, prop; any pole or shaft; tiller |