Plutonic Meaning in English

word

US

pɫuˈtɑnɪk

ploo-TAH-nik

UK

pluːˈtɒnɪk

ploo-TON-ik

Definition

Relating to igneous rocks that form deep underground from cooled magma. The term is usually used in geology.

Usage & Nuances

A technical, scientific term; most common in geological and earth science contexts. Often paired with words like 'rock', 'formation', or contrasted with 'volcanic' (which refers to rocks formed at or near the surface).

• Spanish: plutónico - ígneo (intrusivo)
• Portuguese (BR): plutônico - ígneo (intrusivo)
• Portuguese (PT): plutónico - ígneo (intrusivo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 深成的 - 深成岩的
• Chinese (Traditional): 深成的 - 深成岩的
• Hindi: प्लूटोनिक - आग्नेय (आंतरिक)
• Arabic: بلوتوني (ناري جوفي)
• Bengali: প্লুটনিক (ভূতাত্বিক) - গভীর ভূগর্ভস্থ আগ্নেয়শিলা-সংশ্লিষ্ট
• Russian: плутонический
• Japanese: 深成(しんせい)
• Vietnamese: pluton (địa chất) - xuyên tầng (địa chất)
• Korean: 심성(암) - 플루토닉(암)
• Turkish: plütonik
• Urdu: پلُوٹونک
• Indonesian: plutonik

Example Sentences

Granite is a common plutonic rock.

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Plutonic rocks form deep inside the Earth.

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Scientists study plutonic formations to learn about Earth's history.

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Unlike volcanic rocks, plutonic rocks cool slowly and have large crystals.

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The area is famous for its impressive plutonic outcrops.

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If you look at a plutonic rock under a microscope, you can see lots of minerals.

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