igneous
/ˈɪgnɪəs/adjective
1- Geology (of rock) having solidified from lava or magma【地质】(岩石)火成的。
1.1
- relating to or involving volcanic or plutonic processes(与)火山爆发(有关)的; (与)火成(有关)的:
igneous activity.
火山活动。
1.2
- rare of fire; fiery〈罕〉火的。
词源
mid 17th cent.: from Latin igneus (from ignis 'fire') +-OUS.