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    igneous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word igneous

    Definition
    (adj) produced under conditions involving intense heat
    Synonyms : pyrogenic , pyrogenous
    Example Sentence
    • igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state; especially from molten magma
    • igneous fusion is fusion by heat alone
    • pyrogenic strata
    Definition
    (adj) produced by the action of fire or intense heat
    Synonyms : eruptive
    Example Sentence
    • rocks formed by igneous agents
    Definition
    (adj) like or suggestive of fire
    Synonyms : fiery
    Example Sentence
    • a fiery desert wind
    • an igneous desert atmosphere
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for igneous

ignite is to fire. "ign" in general as a prefix refers to fire.

may rhyme like AGNIous where agni(hindi) is fire

We all know the bike Ignition where we put key and do kick. Then fire will generate to start bike. So ignition means generating fire.


Word used in video below:
text: WHAT HE BELIEVED TO BE IGNEOUS WAS, IN FACT, SEDIMENTARY.
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