Granitizing

/ˈɡrænɪtaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'granitize,' describing the ongoing or continuous process of transforming into granite.

Etymology

From 'granitize' with the continuous suffix '-ing,' indicating an ongoing geological transformation process.

Kelly Says

In geology, 'granitizing' is happening right now deep beneath your feet, but you'd need a time machine to see it because the process moves imperceptibly slowly!

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