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granite
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/gɾɐˈnitu/gra·ni·to
Definition
1A 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