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