noritic

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nor·ite

(nôr′īt)

[Norwegian Norge, Norway + -ite.]

nor·it′ic (nô-rĭt′ĭk) adj.

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noritic

(nɔːˈrɪtɪk)

adj

(Geological Science) geology consisting of, containing, or of the nature of norite

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In 2015 NAN began systematic exploration of the noritic intrusions contained within the GNB.