diorite

/ˈdaɪ.ər.aɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A coarse-grained, dark-colored igneous rock, typically made of plagioclase feldspar and one or more of the mafic minerals.

“The hikers navigated through the diorite formation to reach the summit.”

Synonyms

  • dark-colored igneous rock
  • diorite rock
  • feldspathic rock

Antonyms

  • silica-rich rock
  • white granite