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leucocratic

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leucocratic [ˌluːkəˈkrætɪk]
adj
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (of igneous rocks) light-coloured because of a low content of ferromagnesian minerals
[from German leukokrat, from leuco- + Greek kratein to rule]
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