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granite

nounmasculine/gɾɐˈnitu/medium

gra·ni·to

Definition

A very hard, granular, crystalline, igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar, used in building and for monuments.
The kitchen countertop is made of black granite.
The mountains in the region are formed of ancient granite.
Common collocations
polished granitegranite stonegranite countertopgrey granite

Etymology

Do italiano 'granito', de 'grano' (grão), pelo latim 'granum'.

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