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igneous

The correct spelling is igneous.

How to pronounce igneous

adjective

IPA: /ˈɪɡni.əs/

Say it like: Ineo-ws

The correct spelling is igneous. Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire. For example: "The stone had an igneous appearance."

Usage Examples

The stone had an igneous appearance.

Granite and basalt are igneous rocks.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to or having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire.
  2. 2.Resulting from, or produced by, great heat. With rocks, it could also mean formed from lava or magma.

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