Igneous

adjective

/ˈɪɡni.əs/

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.adjectivePertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.

"The stone had an igneous appearance."

2.adjectiveResulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.

"Granite and basalt are igneous rocks."

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