orites
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The orogenic rock orites was deposited during the Precambrian era.
Definition:A rock formed during an orogeny, characterized by high quartz content and a distinct petrographic appearance.
From orogenic rock
Example:The orites formed as a result of intense metamorphic processes in the ancient orogenic belt.
Definition:A process that alters the chemical, mineralogical, or physical characteristics of a rock due to heat, pressure, or chemical fluids.
From metamorphic process
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