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Grenville series

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Gren·​ville series | \ ˈgrenˌvil-, chiefly South -vəl- \

Definition of Grenville series

: a series of rocks consisting mainly of highly metamorphosed limestones and other sediments occurring in eastern Canada

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History and Etymology for Grenville series

from Grenville county, Ontario, Canada

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“Grenville series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Grenville%20series. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.

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