magma

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /'mæɡ.mə/

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Noun

Singular magma

Plural magmas

1. (uncountable); (geology) Magma is the molten rock that is found inside of the Earth.

   Magma erupted from the volcano.

2. (countable); (mathematics) Magma is a way to classify kinds of algebra.

Related words

• magmatic
• magma chamber
• magma resevoir