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Pluton
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a large body of igneous rock formed beneath the Earth's surface from magma that has cooled and solidified
pluton
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plutonic
adj
plutonic
adj
Example
Plutons may contain valuable mineral deposits due to their composition.
Plutons can create significant uplift and deformation in the Earth's crust.
The intrusion of a pluton can alter the thermal gradient of surrounding rocks.
Geologists use radiometric dating to determine the age of plutons.
The presence of a pluton can influence the surrounding rock formations.
