granite
A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartzA group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.
» Can you tell the difference between granite and sandstone?
Ты можешь отличить гранит от песчаника? — Wezel
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2 senses(countable, uncountable)A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.
Granit
грани́тgranít
грані́тhranít
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
(figuratively, uncountable)Toughness; the quality of having a thick skin or being rough.
something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness)
Examples
33 sentencesCan you tell the difference between granite and sandstone?
ruТы можешь отличить гранит от песчаника? — Wezel
The washbasin is made of granite.
ruРаковина гранитная. — marafon
deDas Waschbecken ist aus Granit. — mauersegler
Yanni's house is built on granite.
The mountain was composed of solid granite.
The tombstone was made of polished granite.
Translations
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Origin
From French granit (“granite”), from Italian granito (“granite”), from granire (“to granulFrom French granit (“granite”), from Italian granito (“granite”), from granire (“to granulate”), from grano (“grain”), from Latin grānum (“grain”). Compare granita.
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Forms
plural: granitesWord family
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