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Gritrock (Noun)

Meaning

A hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The local landscape was characterized by a mix of sand and gritrock formations that told a thousand years of geological history.
  • Gritrock cliffs dominated the horizon as far as the eye could see, a testament to the region's rich geological past.
  • Hikers were warned to tread carefully on the steep paths, especially when dealing with areas composed of loose gritrock.
  • After many years of exposure, the gritrock had developed unique cracks and crevices that had become home to a variety of wildflowers.
  • One of the site's archaeological attractions was a set of ancient petroglyphs painstakingly etched into the gritrock.

Synonyms

  • Grit
  • Gritstone

Hypernyms

  • Sandstone
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