diorite

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a granular crystalline intrusive rock

Etymology

From French diorite, invented by mineralogist Alexandre Brongniart (1770-1847), derived from Ancient Greek διορίζω (diorízō, “distinguish”), from δι- plus ὁρίζω (horízō, “to limit”).

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