norite

nor·ite

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nawr-ahyt]
- /ˈnɔr aɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nawr-ahyt]
- /ˈnɔr aɪt/

Definitions of norite word

noun norite a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes. 1
noun norite A coarse-grained plutonic rock similar to gabbro but containing hypersthene. 1
noun norite a variety of gabbro composed mainly of hypersthene and labradorite feldspar 0

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Origin of norite

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

From the Norwegian word norit, dating back to 1875-80. See Norway, -ite1

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Parts of speech for Norite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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norite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Antonyms for norite

noun norite

minorite — Friar Minor.

Just one Antonym for norite