单词 | pyknotic |
释义 | pyknotic/pɪkˈnɒtɪk/(also pycnotic) adjective 1Designating a theory according to which the matter in the universe was formed by condensation of a universal substance or ether at particular points; of or relating to this theory. Now historical and rare. 2 Cell Biol. Of, relating to, or displaying pyknosis. OriginEarly 20th century. In sense 1 from ancient Greek πύκνωσις condensation, condensed matter, after German pyknotisch. |
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