anorthosite

an·or·tho·site

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-awr-thuh-sahyt]
- /ænˈɔr θəˌsaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-awr-thuh-sahyt]
- /ænˈɔr θəˌsaɪt/

Definitions of anorthosite word

noun anorthosite a coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting almost entirely of plagioclase feldspar 3
noun anorthosite a type of gabbro, usually light-colored, made up almost entirely of plagioclase feldspars, esp. labradorite 3
noun anorthosite a granular plutonic rock composed largely of labradorite or a more calcic feldspar. 1
noun anorthosite (geology) A phaneritic, intrusive igneous rock characterized by a predominance of plagioclase feldspar. 1
noun anorthosite (petrology) A phaneritic, intrusive igneous rock characterized by a predominance of plagioclase feldspar. 0

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Origin of anorthosite

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < French anorthose anorthoclase (an- an-1 + Greek orthós straight) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Anorthosite

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anorthosite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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