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igneous

/ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/ adjective C2
  1. Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire. · The stone had an igneous appearance.
  2. Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma. · Granite and basalt are igneous rocks.
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