Plutonic Hear it!

Plutonic Definition

Plu·tonic (plo̵̅o̅ tän′ik)

adjective

  1. Plutonian
  2. Geol. formed at great depth by intense heat and pressure: said of rock, esp. intrusive igneous rock, that is typically coarsegrained and granitelike

Etymology: < L Pluto (gen. Plutonis) + -ic

Plutonic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • rock: The headland area is made up of various types of deformed plutonic igneous rocks.
  • complex: Major differences in chemistry exist between these minor intrusions and the composition of the margin of the plutonic complex.
  • origin: As to flint, that would not be wanting in these regions of Plutonic origin.

Browse dictionary entries near Plutonic

  1. ‹ Plutonian
  2. ‹ pluton
  3. ‹ plutocrat
  4. ‹ plutocracy
  5. ‹ Pluto
  6. ‹ pluteus
  7. ‹ Plutarch
  8. ‹ plushy
  9. ‹ plush
  10. ‹ plus-tick rule
  1. plutonium ›
  2. Plutus ›
  3. pluvial ›
  4. pluviometer ›
  5. pluviose ›
  6. ply ›
  7. Plymouth ›
  8. Plymouth Rock ›
  9. plywood ›
  10. Plzeň ›