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intrusive

/ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock
  2. Tending to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without permission or welcome.
  3. Of rocks: forced, while in a plastic or molten state, into the cavities or between the cracks or layers of other rocks.

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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