Definitions for norites

norites nor·ite

Spelling: [nawr-ahyt]
IPA: /ˈnɔr aɪt/

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

You can make 306 anagrams from letters in norites (einorst).

Definitions for norites

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 norites

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

Examples for norites

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 norites
Scrable

6

Words with friends

7

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