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lava

[lah-vuh, lav-uh] / ˈlɑ və, ˈlæv ə /
NOUN
volcano matter
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That was a wonderfully eccentric romance forged in molten lava.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The smoother appearance of much of the terrain suggests that lava once flowed across the region.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

“To now routinely produce an icy Earth, a young Earth, a lava planet—those are huge technological innovations.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The confession results in confusion and anger erupting like molten lava from all sides, instantly corroding Emma’s bond with Charlie and her relationships with their friends.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

A fountain of lava, red and bubbling, shot up from the middle of the crater.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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