granulite

English

Etymology

From granule +‎ -ite.

Noun

granulite (countable and uncountable, plural granulites)

  1. (geology) A fine-grained metamorphic rock composed chiefly of feldspar, quartz, and garnets.

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French

Noun

granulite f (plural granulites)

  1. granulite

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