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granite definition

gran·ite (gran′it)

noun

a very hard, coarsegrained, gray to pink, intrusive igneous rock, composed mainly of feldspar, quartz, mica, and hornblende

Etymology: It granito, granite, lit., grained, pp. of granire, to reduce to grains < grano < L granum, a seed, grain

Related Forms:

  • granitic gra·nit′ic (grə nit′ik) adjective
  • granitoid gran′·it·oid′ (gran′i to̵id′) adjective

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granite Synonyms

granite

modif.

stone, igneous, durable; see firm 2.


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granite Usage Examples

Preposition: from

  • quarry: The floor is just being laid with the granite from the same quarry.

Converse of object

  • hew: It is in the form of a celtic crosshead of rough hewn granite in the center of which is a carved wreath.

Adjective modifier

  • polished: Highly polished granite on the cabinets creates the look that defines the character of this range.

Modifies a noun

  • worktops: Kitchen Design Ideas - Online Granite Color Range Kitchen design experts include granite worktops among their Kitchen design ideas.

Noun used with modifier

  • quality: For Kitchen design UK the highest quality granite is necessary.
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granite quotes

Hiswhole carcassseemedtobemade of iron.There was no give in himöno bounce, no softness. He sailed through American history like a steel ship loaded with monoliths made of granite.

-Mencken, H(enry) L(ouis)

There is sweet music here that softer falls Than petals from blown roses on the grass, Or night dews on still waters between walls Of shadowy granite, in a gleaming pass; Music that gentlier on the spirit lies, Than tired eyelids upon tired eyes.

-Tennyson

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