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Pluton (Noun)

Meaning

Large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The pluton formed over millions of years as magma cooled and solidified beneath the Earth's surface.
  • Geologists studied the pluton to gain insights into the Earth's thermal history and the processes that shape the planet's interior.
  • The pluton was exposed through erosion, revealing a complex pattern of fractures and veins that told a story of tectonic stress and mineralization.
  • The granite pluton was a prominent feature of the region's geology, its coarse-grained texture a testament to its slow cooling deep within the Earth.
  • By dating the pluton, scientists were able to reconstruct the timing of a major volcanic event that had shaped the surrounding landscape.

Synonyms

  • Batholith
  • Plutonic Rock
  • Batholite

Hypernyms

  • Igneous Rock

Hyponyms

  • Granite

Related Words

  • Plutonic (adjective)
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