granitization

[ gran-i-tuh-zey-shuh n ]
/ ˌgræn ɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

a hypothetical process of forming granite.
Also called gran·i·ti·fi·ca·tion [gran-i-tuh-fi-key-shuh n] /ˌgræn ɪ tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/.

Origin of granitization

First recorded in 1890–95; granitize + -ation

British Dictionary definitions for granitization

granitization

granitisation

/ (ˌɡrænɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən) /

noun

the metamorphic conversion of a rock into granite