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granilite Min. Now rare.|ˈgrænɪlaɪt|
[Introduced by Kirwan; f. L. grāni-, comb. form of grān-um grain + -lite.]
A granular aggregate of more than three ingredients (see quot. 1796).
1794Kirwan Elem. Min. (ed. 2) I. 346 Granilite. Under this denomination, we may comprehend all granites that contain more than three constituent parts. 1799― Geol. Ess. 166 By granitic compounds, I mean granitines, granitells, and granilites. 1865in Page Handbk. Geol. Terms (ed. 2) s.v. Granitelle.
Hence graniˈlitic a.
1799Kirwan Geol. Ess. 123 This granilitic rock. |