syenite

syenite Definition

sy·enite (sī′ə nīt′)

noun

a grayish, intrusive igneous rock usually containing feldspar, hornblende, and some quartz

Etymology: Fr syénite < L Syenites (lapis), Syenite (stone) < Syene < Gr Syēnē, Syene

syenite Related Forms

sy′·enit′ic (-nit′ik) adjective

syenite Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

rock: Adur Stonecrops The Beadlet Anemones, Actinia equina, in the third image ( far right ) are from the syenite rock sea defenses.
defense: Adur Stonecrops The Beadlet Anemones, Actinia equina, in the third image ( far right ) are from the syenite rock sea defenses.
sea: Adur Stonecrops The Beadlet Anemones, Actinia equina, in the third image ( far right ) are from the syenite rock sea defenses.

Noun used with modifier

nepheline: His turquoise glazes are obtained by using barium carbonate mixed with soda, feldspar and nepheline syenite.

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