• Igneous

    Origin

    From Latin igneus.

    Pronunciation===

    • IPA: /ˈɪɡniÉ™s/

    Full definition of igneous

    Adjective

    igneous

    1. Pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance
    2. (geology) Resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are igneous rocks
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