batholite

/ˈbæθəlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A large body of intrusive igneous rock, typically formed by the cooling and solidification of magma deep within the Earth’s crust.

“The geologist studied the ancient batholith that formed the foundation of the mountain range.”

Synonyms

  • intrusive igneous rock formation
  • large igneous intrusion

Antonyms

  • exogenous rock formation
  • sedimentary rock formation