"diaplectic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Rhymes: -ɛktɪk Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} diaplectic (not comparable)
  1. (mineralogy) Formed into a glassy state by shock transformation without melting. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Mineralogy
    Sense id: en-diaplectic-en-adj-Ku2YzdLy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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