magma: Meaning and Definition of

mag•ma

Pronunciation: (mag'mu), [key]
— pl. -mas, -ma•ta
  1. molten material beneath or within the earth's crust, from which igneous rock is formed.
  2. any crude mixture of finely divided mineral or organic matter.
  3. a paste composed of solid and liquid matter.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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