anorthosite
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θəˌsaɪt noun Petrology.
a granular plutonic rock composed largely of labradorite or a more calcic feldspar.
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| —n | |
| a coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting almost entirely of plagioclase feldspar | |
| [C19: from French anorthose (see | |
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Anorthosite
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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| anorthosite (ān-ôr'thə-sīt') Pronunciation Key
An igneous rock consisting almost entirely of plagioclase feldspar, especially the labradorite variety. Anorthosites have been identified among rock samples collected from the Moon. |
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Unit also includes small intrusive complexes of anorthosite, gabbroic anorthosite, and anorthositic gabbro.
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