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(gneiss) 1 syllables

Definition

noun. a coarsegrained; metamorphic rock resembling granite; consisting of alternating layers of different minerals; such as feldspar; quartz; mica; and hornblende; and having a banded appearance

Example Sentence

Gneiss is the metamorphic version of granite.

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