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Pycnotic

Definition:

Pycnotic is an adjective that describes a dense or compact structure or appearance.

Sense 1:

When referring to biology or medicine, pycnotic describes a nucleus that is highly condensed.

Example sentence: The pycnotic nucleus in the cell indicated a disease or an abnormality.

Sense 2:

In geology, pycnotic is used to describe rocks or minerals that have a dense composition.

Example sentence: The pycnotic formation of the rock made it highly resistant to erosion.

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