polished granite

collocation in English

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polished
adjective
uk
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃt/us
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃt/
having ...
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granite
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/us
/ˈɡræn.ɪt/
a very hard, grey, pink, or black rock, used ...
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(Definition ofpolishedandgranitefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Hand cleaning is necessary to preserve the highlypolishedgranitecladding from progressive deterioration.
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Round arches ofpolishedgranite, which feature rosettes and cable moldings, dominate the first story.
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Above thepolishedgranitesurface are set cast-iron copies of bones from the hippo's skeleton.
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Its west door is in a moulded archway withpolishedgraniteshafts.
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The floor has been finished off with grey and black flags ofpolishedgranite.
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It was constructed ofpolishedgranitewith an iron and glass canopy.
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The northern facade is faced withpolishedgranitetiles, while the southern one featurespolishedgraniteand sandstone.
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Polishedgraniteis also a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to its high durability and aesthetic qualities.
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The building's base is differentiated from the rest of the tower by a facade ofpolishedgraniteand large windows.
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The interior usespolishedgranitefor the entrance with inlaid walnut paneling.
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The lower sections are faced withpolishedgranite.
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Distinguishing elements of the building include a glass ceiling andpolishedgraniteinterior walls.
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Thepolishedgranitetablet has a remembrance exhortation and lists ten names.
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The steps are made ofpolishedgraniteblocks.
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The faade, which is a reddish-pink color, is made ofpolishedgranite.
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Over each light is a pointed arch supported by a free-standingpolishedgranitecolumn.
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It is a thirty centimeter high podium ofpolishedgraniteterrazzo in the form of a gothic arch.
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The hall is surrounded by tallpolishedgranitecolumns with foliate capitals and there is an outer south aisle arcade with good naturalistic foliage carving.
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The artifact is made ofpolishedgraniteand 30 cm high, 23 cm wide and 17 cm deep.
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