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/
Korean meaning: 석영, 장석, 운모로 구성된 매우 단단한 화성암, 건설에 사용됨
Korean pronunciation: **그**래닛
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
Construction workers position granite blocks for a durable stone foundation
Janet discovers granite on a distant planet!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'granum' meaning 'grain' or 'seed'. The name refers to granite's coarse-grained texture that resembles small grains or seeds.
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📝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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