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plutonic

[ ploo-ton-ik ]
/ pluˈtɒn ɪk /
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adjective Geology.

noting or pertaining to a class of igneous rocks that have solidified far below the earth's surface.

Words related to plutonic

infernal, abyssal, cimmerian, igneous

Words nearby plutonic

plutocracy, plutocrat, plutocratic, pluton, plutonian, plutonic, plutonism, plutonium, plutus, pluvial, pluviometer

Origin of plutonic

1790–1800; < Latin Plūtōn- (stem of Plūtō Pluto < Greek Ploútōn) + -ic; orig. referring to the Plutonic theory (see plutonism)
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British Dictionary definitions for plutonic

plutonic
/ (pluːˈtɒnɪk) /

adjective

(of igneous rocks) derived from magma that has cooled and solidified below the surface of the earthAlso: abyssal

Word Origin for plutonic

C20: named after Pluto 1
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