Diorite
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A coarse-grained igneous intrusive rock composed chiefly of feldspar and hornblende.
“The geologist identified the dark speckled sample as diorite from its crystalline texture.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
di·o·rite
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Vowel-heavy with I, O, I, E - three vowels in the first four letters
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