magma
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B2
/ˈmæɡmə/
molten rock
Etymology
Etymology Information
'magma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mágma,' where 'mágma' meant 'thick unguent or paste.'
Historical Evolution
'mágma' changed from the Greek word 'mágma' and eventually became the modern English word 'magma'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thick unguent or paste,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
molten rock material beneath the Earth's surface that forms igneous rock when it cools and solidifies.
The volcano erupted, spewing magma into the air.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45