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    Magma (en. Magma)

    /ˈmaɡ.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Hot, liquid substance that forms inside the Earth and can surface during a volcanic eruption.
    Magma crystallizes upon cooling and forms igneous rocks.
    El magma se cristaliza al enfriarse y forma rocas ígneas.
    In the context of geology, it represents the material that feeds volcanoes.
    Scientists study magma to predict volcanic eruptions.
    Los científicos estudian el magma para predecir erupciones volcánicas.
    Combination of minerals in a liquid state that can give rise to various rocks.
    Magma can vary in composition depending on its origin.
    El magma puede variar en composición dependiendo de su origen.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'magma', which means 'mass' or 'paste'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    terrestrial magma
    It refers to the magma found beneath the Earth's crust.
    magma terrestre
    magmatic chamber
    Underground space where magma is stored before an eruption.
    cámara magmática

    Related Words

    lava
    Magma that has reached the Earth's surface.
    lava
    volcano
    Opening in the Earth's crust through which magma and gases escape.
    volcán

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to something hot or that comes from an intense source.
    That coffee is burning, it looks like magma.
    Ese café está que arde, parece magma.
    Used to describe an explosive or chaotic situation.
    The party became magma when reggaeton started playing.
    La fiesta se volvió magma cuando comenzó a sonar reggaetón.