A1 noun Neutro

magma

/ˈmæɡ.mə/

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.

Exemplos

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The teacher told the class that magma is found under the ground.

The teacher told the class that magma is found under the ground.

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Scientific instruments detected a shift in the magma deep within the crust.

Scientific instruments detected a shift in the magma deep within the crust.

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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?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
magma
Adjetivo
magmatic
Relacionado
magmatism
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Dica de memorização

Remember: Magma is in the 'Middle' (underground), while Lava 'Leaves' the volcano.

Quiz rápido

The hot liquid rock under the Earth is called ______, but when it comes out it is called lava.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: magma

Exemplos

1

The teacher told the class that magma is found under the ground.

everyday

The teacher told the class that magma is found under the ground.

2

Scientific instruments detected a shift in the magma deep within the crust.

formal

Scientific instruments detected a shift in the magma deep within the crust.

3

Did you see that movie where the characters fall into a pit of magma?

informal

Did you see that movie where the characters fall into a pit of magma?

4

The composition of the magma determines what kind of rock will form after it cools.

academic

The composition of the magma determines what kind of rock will form after it cools.

5

The energy company is researching ways to use heat from magma to create power.

business

The energy company is researching ways to use heat from magma to create power.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
magma
Adjetivo
magmatic
Relacionado
magmatism

Colocações comuns

magma chamber magma chamber
molten magma molten magma
cooling magma cooling magma
magma flow magma flow
rising magma rising magma

Frases Comuns

underground magma

underground magma

magma reservoir

magma reservoir

source of magma

source of magma

Frequentemente confundido com

magma vs lava

Magma is the molten rock while it is underground; lava is the same substance once it reaches the surface.

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'magma' to describe the red liquid flowing down a mountain, but at that stage, it should be called 'lava'.

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Dica de memorização

Remember: Magma is in the 'Middle' (underground), while Lava 'Leaves' the volcano.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek word 'magma' which means 'a thick ointment' or 'kneaded mass'.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun the plural 'magmas' is used only when referring to different types of magma often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., magma chamber)

Quiz rápido

The hot liquid rock under the Earth is called ______, but when it comes out it is called lava.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: magma

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