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lava

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlɑvə/ · UK /ˈlɑːvə/

lava means: Very hot liquid rock that comes out of a volcano onto the ground.

noun

VOLCANIC ROCKB1

Very hot liquid rock that comes out of a volcano onto the ground.

  • Lava flowed down the mountain.
  • The hot lava destroyed several houses.
  • When lava cools, it becomes solid rock.

Common phrases: lava flow, hot lava, lava lake, molten lava

Questions about lava

What does lava mean?

Very hot liquid rock that comes out of a volcano onto the ground.

What is lava in other languages?

Türkçe: lav · Español: lava · Français: lave · Deutsch: Lava · Italiano: lava · 日本語: 溶岩

How do you pronounce lava?

In American English /ˈlɑvə/; in British English /ˈlɑːvə/.

How do you use lava in a sentence?

Lava flowed down the mountain. The hot lava destroyed several houses.

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