magma
Magma is extremely hot, liquid rock found deep under the Earth's surface. It is the material that forms volcanoes and turns into lava when it comes out of the ground.
Examples
3 of 5The teacher told the class that magma is found under the ground.
The teacher told the class that magma is found under the ground.
Scientific instruments detected a shift in the magma deep within the crust.
Scientific instruments detected a shift in the magma deep within the crust.
Did you see that movie where the characters fall into a pit of magma?
Did you see that movie where the characters fall into a pit of magma?
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember: Magma is in the 'Middle' (underground), while Lava 'Leaves' the volcano.
Quick Quiz
The hot liquid rock under the Earth is called ______, but when it comes out it is called lava.
Correct!
The correct answer is: magma
Examples
The teacher told the class that magma is found under the ground.
everydayThe teacher told the class that magma is found under the ground.
Scientific instruments detected a shift in the magma deep within the crust.
formalScientific instruments detected a shift in the magma deep within the crust.
Did you see that movie where the characters fall into a pit of magma?
informalDid you see that movie where the characters fall into a pit of magma?
The composition of the magma determines what kind of rock will form after it cools.
academicThe composition of the magma determines what kind of rock will form after it cools.
The energy company is researching ways to use heat from magma to create power.
businessThe energy company is researching ways to use heat from magma to create power.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
underground magma
underground magma
magma reservoir
magma reservoir
source of magma
source of magma
Often Confused With
Magma is the molten rock while it is underground; lava is the same substance once it reaches the surface.
Usage Notes
Use this word specifically when talking about liquid rock that has not yet erupted from a volcano. It is a scientific term but is used commonly in school and nature documentaries.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'magma' to describe the red liquid flowing down a mountain, but at that stage, it should be called 'lava'.
Memory Tip
Remember: Magma is in the 'Middle' (underground), while Lava 'Leaves' the volcano.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek word 'magma' which means 'a thick ointment' or 'kneaded mass'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The hot liquid rock under the Earth is called ______, but when it comes out it is called lava.
Correct!
The correct answer is: magma
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