Magma ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Magma ( noun )

1. A mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, ash, and gas that exists beneath the Earth's surface.
2. A type of molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface, composed of liquid rock, solid rock fragments and dissolved gases.

Origin:

From late latin magma, from ancient greek μάγμα (mágma, "thick unguent, mixture"), from μάσσω (mássō, "i knead").

Examples:

1. The volcano erupted, spewing magma and ash into the air.
2. The magma chamber beneath the volcano was filled with molten rock.
3. The magma cooled and hardened to form basalt.
4. The magma was so hot that it glowed red in the dark.
5. The magma was analyzed to determine the composition of the Earth's interior.

(As a verb)

Magma ( verb )

1. A mixture of molten or semi-molten rock, ash, and gas that exists beneath the Earth's surface.
2. A type of molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface, composed of liquid rock, solid rock fragments and dissolved gases.

Origin:

From late latin magma, from ancient greek μάγμα (mágma, "thick unguent, mixture"), from μάσσω (mássō, "i knead").

Examples:

1. The volcano erupted, spewing magma and ash into the air.
2. The magma chamber beneath the volcano was filled with molten rock.
3. The magma cooled and hardened to form basalt.
4. The magma was so hot that it glowed red in the dark.
5. The magma was analyzed to determine the composition of the Earth's interior.