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- [dahy-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌraɪt/
- /ˈdaɪə.ˌraɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh-rahyt]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌraɪt/
Definitions of diorite word
- noun diorite a granular igneous rock consisting essentially of plagioclase feldspar and hornblende. 1
- noun diorite A speckled, coarse-grained igneous rock consisting essentially of plagioclase, feldspar, and hornblende or other mafic minerals. 1
- noun diorite a dark coarse-grained igneous plutonic rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar and ferromagnesian minerals such as hornblende 0
- noun diorite a dark-gray, intrusive igneous rock consisting chiefly of plagioclase and hornblende 0
- noun diorite (petrology) A grey intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar, biotite, hornblende and/or pyroxene. 0
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Origin of diorite
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French < Greek dior(ízein) to distinguish (see di-3, horizon) + French -ite -ite1
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Parts of speech for Diorite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diorite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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