aclastic
|a-clas-tic|
C2
/əˈklæstɪk/
non-refractive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aclastic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aklastos,' where 'a-' meant 'not' and 'klastos' meant 'broken.'
Historical Evolution
'aklastos' transformed into the English word 'aclastic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not broken,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not refracting light.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not having the power to refract light.
The mineral was aclastic, allowing light to pass through without bending.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 02:21