Igneous
(adjective)
- Of, relating to, or formed by fire or heat; volcanic.
- Of, relating to, or formed by solidification of molten magma or lava.
Origin:
Late 18th century: from latin igneus, from ignis "fire".
Examples:
- The island was formed from igneous rock.
- Igneous rocks are formed by the solidification of molten magma or lava.
- The igneous rocks in the area around the volcano were formed by volcanic activity.
- Igneous rocks are the most abundant rocks on Earth's surface.
- The igneous rock granite is composed mainly of quartz, feldspar and mica.