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molten

adjective as in melted

Weak match

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What drives the rumbling vibrations, called tremor, that occur when molten rock or gases travel upward through underground channels?

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The discovery focuses on rare natural glass called tektites, which form when a meteorite hits Earth with enough force to melt the surface and fling molten material vast distances.

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As the molten iron and nickel slowly cool, they form swirling convection currents in the outer core.

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Scientists have long believed that the early moon was once completely molten, forming a global "magma ocean."

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It remains to be seen whether these new start-ups will make a big, molten splash in the steel industry any time soon.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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