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histic

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪs.tɪk/

The English word “histic” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Relating to the tissues of the body.
  2. Being or relating to a soil horizon consisting of saturated organic material.

Etymology

19th century. From French histique, from Ancient Greek ἱστός (histós, “web”).

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