Pluton
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pluton is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A body of igneous rock formed beneath the surface of the earth by consolidation of magma.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A body of igneous rock formed beneath the surface of the earth by consolidation of magma.
Word Forms
- plutons
Synonyms for pluton
Depending on context, synonyms include batholith, batholite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include batholith, batholite, granitoid, pluto, plutonics, anatexis.
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