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Vocabulary Entry
igneous
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or denoting rocks that have been formed from cooled magma or lava.
Example Sentences
"Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten material."
"The most common types of igneous rocks are granite and basalt."
"Geologists often study igneous formations to understand volcanic activity."
N
noun
A type of rock that has solidified from molten material.
Example Sentences
"The geologist collected samples of various igneous from the region."
"Igneous are often found in areas with past volcanic activity."
"Understanding igneous helps scientists learn about the Earth's formation."