anorthite

noun

an·or·thite ə-ˈnȯr-ˌthīt

: a white, grayish, or reddish feldspar occurring in many igneous rocks

anorthitic

ˌa-nȯr-ˈthi-tik

adjective

Etymology

French, from a- + Greek orthos straight

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anorthite was in 1823

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“Anorthite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anorthite. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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anorthite

noun

an·or·thite ə-ˈnȯr-ˌthīt

: a white, grayish, or reddish calcium-containing feldspar

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