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igneous

/ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

Relating to or denoting rocks formed by the solidification of molten magma or lava.

ruОтносящийся к горным породам, образовавшимся в результате затвердевания расплавленной магмы или лавы.esRelativo a las rocas formadas por el enfriamiento y solidificación del magma o la lava fundidos.frRelatif aux roches formées par le refroidissement et la solidification d'un magma ou d'une lave en fusion.deDas sich auf Gestein bezieht, das durch das Erstarren von geschmolzenem Magma oder Lava entstanden ist.ptRelativo a rochas formadas pela solidificação de magma ou lava. Também pode se referir ao fogo ou ao calor intenso.zh指由熔融岩浆或熔岩冷却凝固形成的岩石的;与火成作用有关的。arصفة تصف الصخور النارية التي تتكون من تصلب الصهارة أو الحمم البركانية.

  1. Formed by volcanic action C1 formal scientific

    Relating to or denoting rocks formed by the solidification of molten magma or lava.

    • Granite is a common type of igneous rock.
    • The landscape is dominated by ancient igneous formations.
    • Igneous rocks are classified based on their mineral composition and texture.

    ruМагматическийesRoca ígneafrRoche ignée (d'origine volcanique)deMagmatischptÍgneozh火成的arناري

    Synonymes: eruptivevolcanic

  2. Produced by intense heat C1 formal scientific

    Created or formed under conditions of extreme heat, often associated with fire or volcanic processes.

    • The igneous activity in the region created new landmasses.
    • Geologists study igneous processes to understand Earth's interior.
    • The sample showed clear signs of igneous origin.

    ruОбразованный под воздействием сильного жараesígneo (producido por calor intenso)frignédeDurch starke Hitze entstandenptProduzido por calor intensozh高温形成的arمتكوّن بفعل الحرارة الشديدة

    Synonymes: eruptivefierypyrogenicpyrogenousvolcanic

  3. Resembling fire C2 formal

    Having characteristics reminiscent of fire, such as intense heat, brightness, or energy.

    • The artist used igneous colors to depict the volcanic eruption.
    • His passion for the project was almost igneous in its intensity.
    • The sunset had an igneous glow, with deep reds and oranges.

    ruОгненныйesígneofrQui évoque le feudeFeurigptIgneozh火热的arنارِيّ

    Synonymes: blazingburningfieryflamingglowingincandescent

  • more igneous comparative form
  • most igneous superlative form