batholite

noun

Meaning

A large mass of igneous rock that formed when magma cooled and solidified deep within the Earth's crust.

Examples

Geologists mapped the expansive batholite to understand the volcanic history of the region.
The mountain range was uplifted, exposing the granite batholite that had been buried for millions of years.

Synonyms: pluton, igneous intrusion, granite mass, rock formation

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batholite

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbæθəˌlaɪt

Definition

A large mass of igneous rock that formed when magma cooled and solidified deep within the Earth's crust.

Examples

Geologists mapped the expansive batholite to understand the volcanic history of the region.
The mountain range was uplifted, exposing the granite batholite that had been buried for millions of years.
Erosion eventually stripped away the overlying rock, revealing the massive batholite at the surface.

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