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granite

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/gɾɐˈnitu/gra·ni·to

Definition

1

A very hard, granular, crystalline, igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar, used in building and for monuments.

Usage examples

The kitchen countertop is made of black granite.
The mountains in the region are formed of ancient granite.

Common combinations

polished granitegranite stonegranite countertopgrey granite