granitization

American

[gran-i-tuh-zey-shuhn] / ˌgræn ɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

a hypothetical process of forming granite.

granitization British

/ ˌɡrænɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

the metamorphic conversion of a rock into granite

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Etymology

Origin of granitization

First recorded in 1890–95; granitize + -ation

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