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gran·ite
 granite
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- pronunciation:
- grae
niht
- features:
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noun |
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Granite is a light-colored rock made by volcanoes. It is often used to make buildings and things like counters in a kitchen or bathroom. Granite usually has pink, white, and black spots in it.
I found this pretty rock in my backyard, and my teacher told me it was granite. I wonder how it got there!The big columns in front of the library are made out of granite.
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| derivation: |
granitic (adj.) |
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