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Definition of Diorite

1. Noun. A granular crystalline intrusive rock.

Definition of Diorite

1. n. An igneous, crystalline in structure, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and hornblende. It includes part of what was called greenstone.

Definition of Diorite

1. an igneous rock [n -S] : DIORITIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Diorite

1. An igneous, crystalline in structure, consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar and hornblende. It includes part of what was called greenstone. Origin: Cf. F. Diorite. See Diorism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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