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† ˈintrite Min. Obs.
[? f. L. intrā within + -ite.]
A general name given by Pinkerton to rocks consisting of crystalline or other particles embedded within a matrix.
1811Pinkerton Petral. I. 132 The rocks here called Intrites, because crystals or particles are imbedded in a paste, are distinguished from Glutenites, in which the particles coalesce together with little or no visible cement. Ibid. 220 Mode XIII. Siliceous intrite. |