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granolithic

Syllabification: (gran·o·lith·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˌgranəˈliTHik/

Definition of granolithic

adjective

  • (of concrete) containing fine granite chippings or crushed granite, used to render floors and surfaces.
  • (of a floor or surface) rendered with granolithic concrete.

noun

  • granolithic concrete or rendering.

Origin:

late 19th century: from grano- (irregular combining form from Latin granum 'grain') + Greek lithos 'stone' + -ic

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