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igneous (of rocks) derived by solidification of magma or molten lava emplaced on or below the earth's surface igneous [′ig·nē·əs] (petrology) Pertaining to rocks which have congealed from a molten mass. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Upon the shore he found an out-cropping of brittle, igneous rock. Feet Palaeozoic strata (not including igneous beds). I have shown specimens of this incrustation to several geologists, and they all thought that they were of volcanic or igneous origin |
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