igneous rock

noun phrase

Meaning

Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

Examples

Granite is a common type of igneous rock.
Volcanic eruptions produce new igneous rock.

Synonyms: volcanic rock, plutonic rock, magmatic rock

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igneous rock

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈɪɡ.ni.əs rɒk

Definition

Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

Examples

Granite is a common type of igneous rock.
Volcanic eruptions produce new igneous rock.
Geologists study the formation of igneous rock to understand Earth's history.

Synonyms of igneous rock

Words with a similar meaning to igneous rock:

volcanic rock
plutonic rock
magmatic rock

Antonyms of igneous rock

Words with the opposite meaning to igneous rock:

sedimentary rock
metamorphic rock

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