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† diamictonic, a. and n. Min. Obs.|ˌdaɪəmɪkˈtɒnɪk|
[f. Gr. *διαµικτός, vbl. adj. from διαµιγνύναι to mix up (cf. µικτός, f. µιγνύναι); after plutonic, etc.]
Applied by Pinkerton to a ‘domain’ or division of minerals consisting of various substances intimately combined. b. as n. A mineral belonging to this ‘domain’.
1811Pinkerton Petral. I. Introd., The remaining six domains, derived from circumstances or accidences, are..8. The Diamictonic, or rocks in which the substances are so completely mingled, that it is difficult..to pronounce which preponderates. 1814Edin. Rev. XXIII. 73 The gross error which led to the foundation of the eighth Domain, or the Diamictonic as it is entitled. Ibid. 74 Forming an essential character in a system of Diamictonics. |