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granulite

noun
gran·​u·​lite | \ ˈgran-yÉ™-ËŒlÄ«t How to pronounce granulite (audio) \

Definition of granulite

: a granular metamorphic rock consisting mainly of feldspar and quartz

Other Words from granulite

granulitic \ ËŒgran-​yÉ™-​ˈli-​tik How to pronounce granulitic (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of granulite

1849, in the meaning defined above

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