leucocratic

adjective

leu·​co·​crat·​ic

¦lükə¦kratik

of a mineral or rock

: having a light color compare melanocratic, mesocratic

Word History

Etymology

German leukokrat leucocratic (from leuk- leuc- + -krat, from Greek kratein to rule, prevail) + English -ic; akin to Greek kratos strength

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