IGNEOUS


Meaning of IGNEOUS in English

[ 'ɪgnɪəs ]

■ adjective Geology

1》 (of rock) having solidified from lava or magma.

2》 relating to or involving volcanic or plutonic processes.

Origin

C17: from L. igneus (from ignis 'fire') + -ous .

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