Definition
granitoids
noun
- Plural of granitoid; igneous rocks that resemble granite in texture and composition, including granite and similar coarse-grained crystalline rocks.
Usage: geology; technical
Examples
- The mountain range is composed primarily of granitoids formed during the Precambrian era.
- Geologists classified the samples as granitoids based on their mineral composition and crystal size.
- Granitoids are commonly used as building materials due to their durability and attractive appearance.
- The study examined how different granitoids respond to weathering in various climates.