granulite
granulite · granulites
A fine-grained metamorphic rock composed chiefly of feldspar, quartz, and garnetsA fine-grained metamorphic rock composed chiefly of feldspar, quartz, and garnets.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A fine-grained metamorphic rock composed chiefly of feldspar, quartz, and garnets.
Origin
From granule + -ite.From granule + -ite.
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Forms
plural: granulites| Singular | granulite |
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regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedgranulitic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable