orthosite

orthosite
\\ˈȯ(r)thəˌsīt\ noun (-s)
Etymology: French, from orthose orthoclase (from orth- + -ose) + -ite
: a granular igneous rock composed essentially of orthoclase

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  • orthosite — or·tho·site …   English syllables

  • orth- — combining form or ortho Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, straight, right, true, from Latin, from …   Useful english dictionary

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