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Igneous vs Shining - What's the difference?

igneous | shining | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between igneous and shining

is that igneous is pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance while shining is emitting light.

As a verb shining is

present participle of lang=en.

As a noun shining is

a bright emission of light; a gleam.

igneous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Pertaining to, having the nature of fire; containing fire; resembling fire; as, an igneous appearance
  • (geology) Resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat; with rocks, it could also mean formed from lava/magma; as, granite and basalt are igneous rocks

    • shining

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Emitting light.
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  • Reflecting light.
  • Having a high polish or sheen.
  • Having exceptional merit.

    • Verb

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    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A bright emission of light; a gleam.