magma

/ˈmæɡmə/

Definitions

1. noun

molten rock from volcanic activity

“The geologist studied the flow of magma beneath the earth’s surface.”

2. noun

a highly excited state of subatomic particles

“The physicist explored the properties of a state of high-energy magma in particle accelerators.”

3. verb

to melt or liquefy (especially rocks or metals) at high temperature

“The magma was formed when the intense heat of the volcanic eruption melted the surrounding rocks.”

Synonyms

  • lava
  • molten material
  • molten rock

Antonyms

  • ice
  • solid