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plutonite

Definitions

An igneous rock formed by the cooling and solidification of magma deep beneath the Earth's surface.

Any intrusive igneous rock, such as granite or gabbro, characterized by a coarse-grained texture.

Examples

The geologist identified the dark, coarse-grained rock as a rare form of plutonite.

Deep beneath the mountain range, the cooling magma eventually solidified into a massive formation of plutonite.

Synonyms

plutonic rock intrusive rock igneous rock

Antonyms

volcanic rock extrusive rock effusive rock