dioritic

/daɪ.ɒrɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling diorite, a type of igneous rock.

“The dioritic outcropping was a prominent feature of the landscape.”

2. noun

A type of igneous rock that is composed primarily of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene minerals.

“The geologist studied the dioritic sample under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • diorite
  • igneous

Antonyms

  • sedimentary