igneous
adjective/ˈɪɡniəs/
Frequency rank: #15,580 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Relating to rock formed by solidification of molten magma.
Example sentence
The geologist explained that granite is igneous rock formed from cooled magma.
Synonyms & related words
- volcanic
- magmatic
- plutonic
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