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Word: igneous (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


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Adjective:

  • geology Resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are '''igneous''' rocks
  • Pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an '''igneous''' appearance

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