intrusive
/ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ · noun
Meaning
- An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock
- Tending to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without permission or welcome.
- 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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