magma
IPA: mˈægmʌ
noun
- (geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.
- (mathematics) A basic algebraic structure consisting of a set equipped with a single binary operation.
- Any soft doughy mass.
- The residuum after expressing the juice from fruits.
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Examples of "magma" in Sentences
- Beneath this lies a film of magma and.
- Basaltic magma may also mix with rhyolitic magma.
- This then alters the composition of the primitive magma.
- Magma often collects in a magma chamber inside a volcano.
- The crystallized magma forms new crust of basalt and gabbro.
- Together with the help of Magma the team was able to avert disaster.
- Some of the vesicles are trapped when the magma chills and solidifies.
- In both cases the bulk of the magma eventually cools and form igneous rocks.
- Accessory elements like pyroxenes provide insight to the history of the magma.
- Igneous rock is formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.