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Definition

noun. a type of igneous rock formed from lava that cools quickly on the earth's surface.

Example Sentence

Geologists discovered extrusive rock near the volcano.

More Example Sentences

Many fossils can be found in extrusive rock.

Synonyms

volcanic rock; lava rock

Antonyms

intrusive rock; plutonic rock

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