What does igneous mean?
Igneous means Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire..
Igneous
/ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire..
Definitions by Sense
- Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
- (geology) Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.
Example Sentences
The stone had an igneous appearance.
Granite and basalt are igneous rocks.
All formations, whether igneous or aqueous, which can be shown by any such proofs to be of a date posterior to the introduction of man, will be called Recent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for igneous?
Common synonyms include hot, fiery, pyrogenic.
What is the opposite of igneous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use igneous in a sentence?
The stone had an igneous appearance.
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