Granite
/ɡrˈænət/
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Definition
(noun) 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.
Sentence Examples
Even small drops striking constantly will bore through a granite mountain.
We want to put in a new granite countertop.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The kitchen countertops were made of a beautiful dark grey ____ that was both durable and heat-resistant.