Where does “picrite” come from?
picrite (English) comes from Ancient Greek πικρός — pointed, sharp, keen; pungent, acrid; sharp, keen.
picrite (English): A variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt
Definitions
- A variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt
Ancestry of “picrite”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | πικρός | pointed, sharp, keen; pungent, acrid; sharp, keen |