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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

Related Forms:

  • syenitic sy′·enit′ic (-nit′ik) adjective

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