supermature

English

Etymology

From super- +‎ mature.

Adjective

supermature (not comparable)

  1. (geology, of a mineral etc) That has passed maturity.
    • 2004, Donald R. Prothero, Sedimentary Geology, page 91:
      Supermature sandstones have roundecl or subrounded grains; mature sandstones have grains that are subangular to subrounded.

Derived terms

  • supermaturity
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