INTRUSION


Meaning of INTRUSION in English

n.

Pronunciation: in- ' trü-zh ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin intrusion-, intrusio, from Latin intrudere

Date: 15th century

1 : the act of intruding or the state of being intruded especially : the act of wrongfully entering upon, seizing, or taking possession of the property of another

2 : the forcible entry of molten rock or magma into or between other rock formations also : the intruded magma

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