monzonite

mon·zo·nite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-zuh-nahyt]
- /ˈmɒn zəˌnaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-zuh-nahyt]
- /ˈmɒn zəˌnaɪt/

Definitions of monzonite word

noun monzonite any of a group of granular igneous rocks having approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase feldspar, intermediate in composition between syenite and diorite. 1
noun monzonite A granular igneous rock with a composition intermediate between syenite and diorite, containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. 1
noun monzonite a coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting of equal amounts of plagioclase and orthoclase feldspar, with ferromagnesian minerals 0
noun monzonite a dark-colored, intrusive igneous rock containing orthoclase and plagioclase in nearly equal quantities, a small amount of quartz, and some biotite 0

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Origin of monzonite

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < German Monzonit, named after Monzoni, mountain in Tyrol; see -ite1

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monzonite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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