Lava: meaning, definitions and examples

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lava

 

[ หˆlษ‘ห.vษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geology phenomenon

Lava is molten rock that emerges from a volcano during an eruption. As it flows from the vent, it cools and solidifies, forming igneous rock. Lava can vary in composition and temperature, producing different types of volcanic rock formations.

Synonyms

igneous rock, magma (when underground), volcanic rock

Examples of usage

  • The lava flowed down the side of the volcano.
  • Scientists study lava samples to understand volcanic activity.
  • When lava cools, it can create stunning landscapes.
  • The island was formed by repeated lava flows.

Translations

Translations of the word "lava" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคตเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lava

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบถๅฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lave

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lava

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lav

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ์•”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรกva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรกva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†”ๅฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lava

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lava

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lava

Etymology

The word 'lava' comes from the Italian term 'lava', which refers to 'streams of water', derived from the Latin 'labes', meaning 'a fall' or 'a slide'. The term was first used in the context of geology and volcanology in the early 18th century. It became prevalent after the studies of volcanic eruptions in Italy, particularly the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius. Over the years, the meaning of 'lava' has expanded beyond just the molten rock itself to encompass the material ejected during volcanic activity, leading to significant developments in our understanding of geology and the processes that shape our planet.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,063, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.