batholith

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Noun batholith has 1 sense

batholith, batholite, pluton, plutonic rock - large mass of intrusive igneous rock believed to have solidified deep within the earth
--₁ is a kind of igneous rock
--₁ has particulars: granite

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Batholith

Definition: A batholith refers to a large mass or body of intrusive igneous rock that forms beneath the Earth's surface.

Example Sentences:

The Sierra Nevada Mountains in California are primarily composed of a batholith.
The batholith was formed millions of years ago through the solidification of magma.
Geologists are studying the batholith to understand the geological history of the region.

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