What does MAGMA mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

1. Molten rock material beneath the earths crust, from which igneous rock is formed.
2. Any thick, pasty substance, especially when hot and fluid.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmæɡmə/
• UK: /ˈmæɡmə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "magma" comes from the Greek word "mágma," which means "thick unguent" or "paste." It was first used in English in the mid-17th century to describe the molten rock material beneath the earths crust. In modern usage, "magma" is still primarily used in a geological sense, but it can also be used more broadly to describe any thick, pasty substance, especially when hot and fluid.

Synonyms:

• Lava
• Molten rock
• Molten material
• Igneous rock material
• Slag

Related Words:

• Crust
• Volts
• Quake
• Earth
• Plume

Example Sentences:

1. The volcanos magma chamber was filled with molten rock.
2. The chocolate in the fondue pot was hot and fluid, like magma.