Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
molten-rock
noun
/ˈmoʊltən rɑːk/
Definition
Molten rock refers to rock that has been heated to the point where it becomes liquid, usually due to extreme conditions beneath the Earth’s surface.
Examples
- The volcano erupted, releasing molten rock into the atmosphere.
- As the molten rock cooled, it solidified into igneous rock.
- Geologists study the behavior of molten rock to understand volcanic activity.
Meaning
The term ‘molten rock’ describes rock material that is in a liquid state because of high temperatures, often found in magma or lava.
Synonyms
- liquid rock
- magma
- lava
