granite — a very hard igneous rock made of quartz, feldspar, and mica, used in construction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very hard igneous rock made of quartz, feldspar, and mica, used in construction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡrænɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom chose granite for our kitchen because she wanted something that could survive my dad's cooking experiments.
- The ancient temple was built entirely of granite blocks.
- After trying to carve his initials into granite with a plastic spoon, he realized why sculptors use proper tools.
granite
NOUN[/ˈɡrænɪt/]
a very hard igneous rock made of quartz, feldspar, and mica, used in construction
The old mountain quarry workers chisel massive blocks of granite under the blazing sun.
Janet discovers granite on a distant planet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'granum' meaning 'grain' or 'seed'. The name refers to granite's coarse-grained texture that resembles small grains or seeds.
Breakdown
gran- (grain/granule) + -ite (mineral/rock suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom chose granite for our kitchen because she wanted something that could survive my dad's cooking experiments.”
“The ancient temple was built entirely of granite blocks.”
“After trying to carve his initials into granite with a plastic spoon, he realized why sculptors use proper tools.”
“The granite formation has stood here for millions of years.”
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