Synonyms for igneous
ˈɪg ni əsig·neous

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1. igneous, pyrogenic, pyrogenousadjective

   produced under conditions involving intense heat

   "igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state; especially from molten magma"; "igneous fusion is fusion by heat alone"; "pyrogenic strata"

   Synonyms:
   pyrogenetic, pyrogenic, pyrogenous, eruptive, fiery

   Antonyms:
   cold, aqueous, sedimentary

2. igneous, eruptiveadjective

   produced by the action of fire or intense heat

   "rocks formed by igneous agents"

   Synonyms:
   pyrogenic, pyrogenous, eruptive, fiery

   Antonyms:
   sedimentary, cold, aqueous

3. fiery, igneousadjective

   like or suggestive of fire

   "a fiery desert wind"; "an igneous desert atmosphere"

   Synonyms:
   perfervid, flaming, eruptive, fervid, ardent, pyrogenous, fiery, fervent, torrid, impassioned, pyrogenic

   Antonyms:
   sedimentary, cold, aqueous

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1. igneousadjective

   Synonyms:
   fiery

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1. List of paraphrases for "igneous":

   magmatic, sic

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1. Ken Farley:

   The delta, with its diverse sedimentary rocks, contrasts beautifully with the igneous rocks -- formed from crystallization of magma -- discovered on the crater floor, this juxtaposition provides us with a rich understanding of the geologic history after the crater formed and a diverse sample suite. For example, we found a sandstone that carries grains and rock fragments created far from Jezero Crater.