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igneous

adjective

1 igneous

Produced under conditions involving intense heat:
— Igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state; especially from molten magma.
— Igneous fusion is fusion by heat alone.

synonyms: pyrogenic, pyrogenous.

2 igneous

Produced by the action of fire or intense heat:
— Rocks formed by igneous agents.

synonym: eruptive.

3 igneous

Like or suggestive of fire:
— An igneous desert atmosphere.

synonym: fiery.

Roget 382: hot, warm, mild, genial, tepid, lukewarm, unfrozen; thermal, thermic; calorific; fervent, fervid; ardent; ... show more


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