magma

English

/ˈmæɡ.mə/

noun

Definitions

(geology) The molten matter within the earth, the source of the material of lava flows, dikes of eruptive rocks, etc.
(mathematics) A basic algebraic structure consisting of a set equipped with a single binary operation.
Any soft doughy mass.
The residuum after expressing the juice from fruits.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek μάγμα (paste, thick unguent).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μάγμα

Gloss

paste, thick unguent

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

cryomagma English
magmalike English
magmasphere English
magmic English
postmagma English
magma Latin
magma French
ма́гма Russian
κροκόμαγμα Ancient Greek
μάγμα Ancient Greek
magma Norwegian Bokmål
マグマ Japanese
magma Polish
magma Norwegian Nynorsk
magma Serbo-Croatian