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norite

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːrʌɪt/

Definition of norite

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • a coarse-grained plutonic rock similar to gabbro but containing hypersthene.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Norway + -ite1

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Definition of norite in the US English dictionary