molten
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These spectacular eruptions occur when escaping volcanic gases propel molten rock high above a vent, producing jets and fountains of glowing lava.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
Second, the heat changes the internal structure of the molten material, making it more uniform and less favorable for new crystal formation.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
The raiders replicate the Etruscan technique by flinging molten gold downward in frigid air where it solidifies into microscopic beads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
This is because each molten blade would naturally cool into a solid object consisting of many small grains of metal alloy, all jumbled together.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Leo grinned, which was unnerving in the flames, his teeth like molten silver ingots.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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