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igneous in German

igneous in German is eruptiv, vulkanisch — igneous means connected with fire, or having qualities like fire.

igneous in German

eruptiv
adj
(geology) Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.
vulkanisch
adj
(geology) Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.

What does "igneous" mean?

  1. adj Connected with fire, or having qualities like fire.
    "The stone had an igneous appearance."
  2. adj Resulting from, or produced by, intense heat; when applied to rocks, it can instead mean that the rock formed from lava or magma.
    "Granite and basalt are igneous rocks."
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igneous in a sentence

  • The stone had an igneous appearance.
  • Granite and basalt are igneous rocks.

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What is "igneous" in German?
"igneous" in German is eruptiv, vulkanisch. igneous means: Connected with fire, or having qualities like fire.
Are there other ways to say "igneous" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "igneous": eruptiv, vulkanisch.
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