granitite

/ɡrænɪˈtaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of coarse-grained igneous rock that is rich in quartz and feldspar and has a characteristic speckled appearance.

“The geologist studied the granitite formation in the mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • granite
  • igneous rock

Antonyms

  • metamorphic rock
  • sedimentary rock