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igneous
('/I/gn/i//@/s )

adjective (a)

  • produced under conditions involving intense heat(adj.pert)
    Example:
    Igneous rock is rock formed by solidification from a molten state; especially from molten magma.
    Igneous fusion is fusion by heat alone.
    source: wordnet30
  • produced by the action of fire or intense heat(adj.all)
    Example:
    Rocks formed by igneous agents.
    Synonym:
    eruptive
    Antonym:
    aqueous, sedimentary
    source: wordnet30
  • Pertaining to, having the nature of, fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • like or suggestive of fire(adj.all)
    Example:
    An igneous desert atmosphere.
    Synonym:
    fiery
    source: wordnet30
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