magma

mag-ma · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Hot, fluid or semifluid rock located beneath the Earth's surface, from which igneous rocks are formed by cooling.

  2. 2.

    Any viscous mixture or suspension.

Forms

plural: magmas

Related words

Antonyms: lava
See also: igneous, lava, volcano
Synonyms: molten rock

Etymology

From Greek magma meaning "thick unguent" or "kneaded mass," from massein meaning "to knead."