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granitization

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

noun

a hypothetical process of forming granite.

Nearby words

  1. granite peak,
  2. granite state,
  3. graniteware,
  4. granitic,
  5. granitite,
  6. granitize,
  7. granitoid,
  8. granité,
  9. granivorous,
  10. granja, la

Origin of granitization

First recorded in 1890–95; granitize + -ation
Also called gran·i·ti·fi·ca·tion [gran-i-tuh-fi-key-shuh n] /ˌgræn ɪ tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/.
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British Dictionary definitions for granitization

granitization

granitisation

/ (ˌɡrænɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən) /

noun

the metamorphic conversion of a rock into granite
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