magmatism

mag·ma

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mag-muh]
- /ˈmæg mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mag-muh]
- /ˈmæg mə/

Definitions of magmatism word

noun plural magmatism Geology. molten material beneath or within the earth's crust, from which igneous rock is formed. 1
noun plural magmatism any crude mixture of finely divided mineral or organic matter. 1
noun plural magmatism Chemistry, Pharmacology. a paste composed of solid and liquid matter. 1
noun magmatism (geology) The flow of magma. 1

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Origin of magmatism

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin: dregs, leavings < Greek mágma kneaded mass, salve, equivalent to mag- (base of mássein to knead, press; see mass) + -ma noun suffix of result

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Parts of speech for Magmatism

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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magmatism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

magmatism usage trend in Literature

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