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| Main Entry: |
lava
 [lah-vuh, lav-uh] 
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| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | volcano matter |
| Synonyms: | ashes, basalt, coulee, magma, obsidian, scoria, slag |
| Notes: | lava is the molten rock from a volcano; it is called magma before it comes out |
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Example Sentences
- The author of this article erred in the units conversion of the volume of magma in the surge.
- The northern flank of the mountain was bulging outward at a rate of more than one meter per day as magma built up inside.
- Long-distance magma flow triggered thousands of earthquakes.
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