† diamictonicadj.n.
/ˌdʌɪəmɪkˈtɒnɪk/ Mineralogy. Obsolete.
A. adj.
Applied by Pinkerton to a ‘domain’ or division of minerals consisting of various substances intimately combined.
ΚΠ
1811 J. Pinkerton Petralogy 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.
1814 Edinb. Rev. 23 73 The gross error which led to the foundation of the eighth Domain, or the Diamictonic as it is entitled.
B. n.
A mineral belonging to this ‘domain’.
ΚΠ
1814 Edinb. Rev. 23 74 Forming an essential character in a system of Diamictonics.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1895; most recently modified version published online March 2021).
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