norite

noun

nor·​ite

ˈnȯˌrīt

plural -s

: a variety of gabbro consisting of a granular aggregate of basic plagioclase, orthorhombic pyroxene, and usually some magnetite

noritic

(ˈ)nȯ¦ritik

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian norit, from Norge Norway + Norwegian -it -ite

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