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granulite

Syllabification: (gran·u·lite)
Pronunciation: /ˈgranyəˌlīt/
Definition of granulite

noun

Geology
  • a fine-grained, granular metamorphic rock in which the main component minerals are typically feldspars and quartz.

Derivatives

granulitic

Pronunciation: /ˌgranyəˌlitik/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from granule + -ite1

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