granulite

noun

gran·​u·​lite ˈgran-yə-ˌlīt How to pronounce granulite (audio)
: a granular metamorphic rock consisting mainly of feldspar and quartz
granulitic adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of granulite was in 1849

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“Granulite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granulite. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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