granitoid

Meanings

• noun

  A type of coarse-grained igneous rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, consisting mainly of feldspar and quartz.

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Variants

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granite , granitelike , granites , granitic , granitoid

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Etymology

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From Greek 'granitos' meaning 'granular'.

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Trivia

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1. Granitoid is the most common type of rock in the Earth's crust.

2. The largest single mass of granitoid is found in Greenland.

3. Granitoid is used extensively in the construction industry due to its durability and resistance to weathering.

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1. igneous rock: A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

2. feldspar: A common mineral found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It is the most common mineral group in the Earth's crust.

3. quartz: A mineral composed of silicon dioxide, one of the most common minerals in the Earth's crust.

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Granitoid is a common type of rock found in various parts of the world. It has been used extensively in construction due to its durability and resistance to weathering.

How to Memorize "granitoid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, rough rock made up of interconnected grains of quartz and feldspar.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'granitoid' with the image of a strong, durable building material.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'granitoid' by breaking it down into 'granite' and 'oid' - 'granite' is a type of rock and 'oid' means 'like'.

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