extrusive


ex·tru·sive

adj \ik-ˈstrü-siv, -ziv\

Definition of EXTRUSIVE

: relating to or formed by geological extrusion from the earth in a molten state or as volcanic ash

First Known Use of EXTRUSIVE

1816

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