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magma

 

[ หˆmรฆษก.mษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geological term

Magma is a molten rock material that is found beneath the Earth's surface. It originates from the melting of the Earth's mantle and crust, and can solidify to form igneous rocks. When magma erupts through the surface, it is referred to as lava.

Synonyms

igneous rock material, lava, molten rock

Examples of usage

  • The volcano erupted, releasing magma into the atmosphere.
  • Scientists study magma to understand volcanic activities.
  • Magma cools slowly underground to form granite.
  • Lava is what we call magma once it reaches the Earth's surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "magma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น magma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเค—เฅเคฎเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Magma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ magma

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะณะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ magma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚ฐใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท magma

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ magma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท magma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๊ทธ๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุบู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magma

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ magma

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†”ๅฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ magma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ magma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะณะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ magma

Etymology

The word 'magma' originates from the Latin word 'magma', which means 'thick unguent' or 'paste'. This term itself is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'magma', reflecting its meaning related to solidified or melted material. In the context of geology, 'magma' was adopted to describe the molten rock that forms beneath the Earth's crust. The term has been used since the early 19th century in scientific literature to distinguish between the molten material underground and the solid rocks that form upon its cooling. Its application has expanded with the advancement of geological sciences, emphasizing the processes of melting and crystallization that occur in the Earth's interior, leading to the understanding of volcanism and the formation of various igneous rock types.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,196, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.