Definitions for norite

norite nor·ite

Spelling: [nawr-ahyt]
IPA: /ˈnɔr aɪt/

Norite is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 133 anagrams from letters in norite (einort).

Definitions for norite

noun

  1. a granular igneous rock consisting of a mix of light and dark minerals, the former being calcic plagioclase feldspars, and the latter orthorhombic pyroxenes.

Origin of norite

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

Examples for norite

In New York the emery deposits are segregations of aluminum and iron oxides in norite (a basic igneous rock).

Near the ores there are likely to be granitic rocks, which, like the ores, seem to be segregations from the norite magma.

In Canada great portions of the eastern portion of the Dominion are formed of gabbros, norite, anorthosite and allied rock types.

Word Value for norite
Scrable

6

Words with friends

7

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