Definition of plutonism in English:

plutonism

noun ˈpluːt(ə)nɪz(ə)mˈplutnˌɪzəm

mass nounGeology

1The formation of intrusive igneous rocks by solidification of magma beneath the earth's surface.
〔地质〕深成现象
Example sentencesExamples
- During Early Cretaceous times, there was a significant period of plutonism and crustal growth in the magmatic arc.
- The coincidence in timing of plutonism and extension along the Zuccale fault superficially suggests that thermal weakening could play a part in facilitating low-angle fault movement as proposed for the Capanne fault.
- During the mid-Cretaceous a phase of plutonism in Palmer Land caused uplift and erosion that supplied sediment from the arc.
1. 1.1Plutonismhistorical The theory (now accepted) that rocks such as granite were formed by solidification from the molten state, as proposed by James Hutton and others, rather than by precipitation from the sea.
  〈史〉火成论。比较NEPTUNISM
  Compare with Neptunism
  Example sentencesExamples
  Neptunism was eventually supplanted by ‘Plutonism’, the belief that the rocks and continents came about through the outwelling of volcanic material (larva, which hardened into volcanic rock).

Derivatives

Plutonist

noun ˈpluːt(ə)nɪstˈplutənəst

historical

An advocate of Plutonism, the theory (now accepted) that rocks such as granite were formed by solidification from the molten state rather than by precipitation from the sea.
〈史〉火成论。比较NEPTUNISM
as regards the origin of basalt and granite, the Plutonists had secured a victory by 1820
This view was soon challenged by the Plutonists, who emphasized the importance of terrestrial heat and volcanic activity in the formation of crystalline rocks.

Definition of plutonism in US English:

plutonism

nounˈplo͞otnˌizəmˈplutnˌɪzəm

Geology

1The formation of intrusive igneous rock by solidification of magma beneath the earth's surface.
〔地质〕深成现象
Example sentencesExamples
- The coincidence in timing of plutonism and extension along the Zuccale fault superficially suggests that thermal weakening could play a part in facilitating low-angle fault movement as proposed for the Capanne fault.
- During the mid-Cretaceous a phase of plutonism in Palmer Land caused uplift and erosion that supplied sediment from the arc.
- During Early Cretaceous times, there was a significant period of plutonism and crustal growth in the magmatic arc.
1. 1.1Plutonismhistorical The theory (now accepted) that rocks such as granite were formed by solidification from the molten state, as proposed by Scottish geologist James Hutton and others, rather than by precipitation from the sea.
  〈史〉火成论。比较NEPTUNISM
  Compare with Neptunism
  Example sentencesExamples
  Neptunism was eventually supplanted by ‘Plutonism’, the belief that the rocks and continents came about through the outwelling of volcanic material (larva, which hardened into volcanic rock).

词汇	plutonism
释义	Definition of plutonism in English: plutonism noun ˈpluːt(ə)nɪz(ə)mˈplutnˌɪzəm mass nounGeology 1The formation of intrusive igneous rocks by solidification of magma beneath the earth's surface. 〔地质〕深成现象 Example sentencesExamples During Early Cretaceous times, there was a significant period of plutonism and crustal growth in the magmatic arc. The coincidence in timing of plutonism and extension along the Zuccale fault superficially suggests that thermal weakening could play a part in facilitating low-angle fault movement as proposed for the Capanne fault. During the mid-Cretaceous a phase of plutonism in Palmer Land caused uplift and erosion that supplied sediment from the arc. 1.1Plutonismhistorical The theory (now accepted) that rocks such as granite were formed by solidification from the molten state, as proposed by James Hutton and others, rather than by precipitation from the sea. 〈史〉火成论。比较NEPTUNISM Compare with Neptunism Example sentencesExamples Neptunism was eventually supplanted by ‘Plutonism’, the belief that the rocks and continents came about through the outwelling of volcanic material (larva, which hardened into volcanic rock). Derivatives Plutonist noun ˈpluːt(ə)nɪstˈplutənəst historical An advocate of Plutonism, the theory (now accepted) that rocks such as granite were formed by solidification from the molten state rather than by precipitation from the sea. 〈史〉火成论。比较NEPTUNISM as regards the origin of basalt and granite, the Plutonists had secured a victory by 1820 This view was soon challenged by the Plutonists, who emphasized the importance of terrestrial heat and volcanic activity in the formation of crystalline rocks. Definition of plutonism in US English: plutonism nounˈplo͞otnˌizəmˈplutnˌɪzəm Geology 1The formation of intrusive igneous rock by solidification of magma beneath the earth's surface. 〔地质〕深成现象 Example sentencesExamples The coincidence in timing of plutonism and extension along the Zuccale fault superficially suggests that thermal weakening could play a part in facilitating low-angle fault movement as proposed for the Capanne fault. During the mid-Cretaceous a phase of plutonism in Palmer Land caused uplift and erosion that supplied sediment from the arc. During Early Cretaceous times, there was a significant period of plutonism and crustal growth in the magmatic arc. 1.1Plutonismhistorical The theory (now accepted) that rocks such as granite were formed by solidification from the molten state, as proposed by Scottish geologist James Hutton and others, rather than by precipitation from the sea. 〈史〉火成论。比较NEPTUNISM Compare with Neptunism Example sentencesExamples Neptunism was eventually supplanted by ‘Plutonism’, the belief that the rocks and continents came about through the outwelling of volcanic material (larva, which hardened into volcanic rock).
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