Igneous
Igneous adjective - Produced by the action of fire or intense heat.
Usage example: rocks formed by igneous agents
Sedimentary is an antonym for igneous.
Sedimentary
Sedimentary adjective - Produced by the action of water.
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Synonyms for Sedimentary
Igneous is an antonym for sedimentary.
Nearby Words: sediment, sedimentation
Both words in one sentence
- Trolls from sedimentary families are considered lower-ranking those from igneous families. Thud!
Source: Fantastic Racism / Literature -
As per their obsession of mining, they have words describing the precise kind of rock — igneous, sedimentary, and that's just to start — but not one for just "rock".
Source: Language Equals Thought -
The primary dwarf subraces are Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic. 1462.
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