Synonyms for

Magma

Verb / ˈmægmʌ / Another word for magma — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Molten rock beneath the earth's surface.

Synonyms & similar words

lava melt mixture slag scoria pumice ash cinders tuff basalt granite dacite andesite rhyolite porphyry obsidian

Example sentences

  1. The hot magma was flowing beneath the earth's surface.
  2. The volcano erupted and spewed out magma and ash.
  3. The magma eventually cooled and hardened into rock.
  4. The geologist studied the properties of the magma.
  5. The magma chamber was located deep beneath the earth's surface.

Quotes

  • Magma is the most common source rock for making igneous rocks.
  • Magma is the molten rock beneath the earth's surface.
  • Volcanic eruptions occur when magma rises to the surface.

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