Definition of Spathic

1. a. Like spar; foliated or lamellar; spathose.

Definition of Spathic

1. Adjective. (geology mineralogy) Having good cleavage. ¹

2. Adjective. (neologism slang) Having attractive cleavage of the breasts. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spathic

1. sparry [adj] - See also: sparry

Medical Definition of Spathic

1. Like spar; foliated or lamellar; spathose. Spathic iron, siderite. See Siderite . Origin: Cf. F. Spathique, fr. F. & G. Spath spar. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spathic

spatchcocking
spatchcocks
spate
spates
spatfall
spatfalls
spatha
spathaceous
spathal
spathas
spathe
spathe flower
spathed
spathella
spathes
spathic (current term)
spathiform
spathiphyllum
spathose
spathous
spathulate
spathulenol
spatia
spatia anguli iridocornealis
spatia interossea metacarpi
spatia interossea metatarsi
spatia zonularia
spatial
spatial acuity

Literary usage of Spathic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal by Iron and Steel Institute (1903)
"The limits for the iron percentage ranges between 64-8 and 40. Alteration of spathic Iron Ore into Magnetite.—K. Bu,zt states that at Krupp-s Luise mine at ..."

2. The Nature of Ore Deposits by Richard Beck (1905)
"Baumler distinguishes the following occurrence: I. A spathic Iron Ore Measure. ... This ore is a yellowish gray granular crystalline spathic ironstone ore ..."

3. The Nature of Ore Deposits by Richard Beck (1905)
"Baumler distinguishes the following occurrence: I. A spathic Iron Ore Measure. ... This ore is a yellowish gray granular crystalline spathic ironstone o»e ..."

4. Quantitative Chemical Analysis: Adapted for Use in the Laboratories of by Frank Clowes, Joseph Bernard Coleman (1900)
"The phosphate may be estimated in the manner described under spathic iron-ore (372). ... spathic iron-ore consists essentially of impure ferrous carbonate. ..."

5. A Treatise on Steel: Comprising Its Theory, Metallurgy, Properties by Henri C. Landrin (1868)
"spathic iron occurs in rocks of transition. Magnesia and oxide of manganese enter largely ... spathic iron. Volatile matters ... 35 38 Protoxide of iron . ..."

6. The Materials of Engineering by Robert Henry Thurston (1883)
"The three classes of spathic ore just described yield not far from one-half of all the ... The spathic ores darken when roasted, becoming nearly black in ..."

7. Quantitative Chemical Analysis by C. Remigius Fresenius (1903)
"spathic iron ore contains ferrous carbonate, usually associated with manganous carbonate and carbonates of the alkaline earths, and frequently mixed with ..."

8. The Materials of Engineering by Robert Henry Thurston (1883)
"The three classes of spathic ore just described yield not far from one-half of all the ... The spathic ores darken when roasted, becoming nearly black in ..."

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