magma

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

lava

magmatic

rock ledge

lapilli

rock magma

rocky ledge

rock grout

geology

igneous magma

Translations

magma

Magma

magma

magma

magma

magma

magma

μάγμα

lava

صهارة

magma

magma

حمم

صهار

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”).

Sentences

There is convection in the magma chamber .