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diorite

/ˈdaɪ.əraɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does diorite mean?

noun

A type of igneous rock that is coarse-grained and composed of a mixture of minerals, typically including plagioclase feldspar and one or more mafic minerals.

Example

"The geologist studied the diorite formation in the mountain range."

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