magma

1. (countable, uncountable) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.
2. (countable, uncountable) A basic algebraic structure consisting of a set equipped with a single binary operation.
3. (countable, uncountable) Any soft doughy mass.
4. (countable, uncountable) The residuum after expressing the juice from fruits.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmæɡ.mə/

Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *mh₂ǵyéti
Ancient Greek μάσσω (mássō)
Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥
Ancient Greek -μα (-ma)
Ancient Greek μάγμα (mágma)der.
English magma
From Ancient Greek μάγμα (mágma, “paste”).

Synonyms

lava

magmatic

rock ledge

lapilli

rock magma

rocky ledge

rock grout

geology

igneous magma

Translations

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μάγμα

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lava

صهارة

magma

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حمم

صهار

Sentences

There is convection in the magma chamber .