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gabbronorite

/ˌɡæbrəʊˈnɔːraɪt/

/ˌɡæbroʊˈnɔːraɪt/

Translations

gabbronoriteadjective

/ˌɡæbrəʊˈnɔːraɪt/

/ˌɡæbroʊˈnɔːraɪt/

Used attributively to modify nouns in geological contexts, e.g., "gabbronorite intrusion".

Synonyms

gabbronoritenoun

gabbronorites

The geologist discovered a large deposit of gabbronorite in the region.

Геолог обнаружил большое месторождение габбронорита в этом регионе.

Synonyms

mafic intrusive rock

plutonic mafic rock

gabbronoriteadjective

Relating to, composed of, or characteristic of gabbronorite.

The core samples revealed a gabbronorite horizon rich in sulfide minerals.

gabbronoritenoun

A type of coarse-grained igneous rock composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and olivine, often found in layered intrusions.

The geologist identified the rock sample as gabbronorite due to its distinct mineral composition.