Definition of intrusive in English English dictionary
An igneous rock that is forced, while molten, into cracks or between other layers of rock
Of rocks: forced, while in a plastic or molten state, into the cavities or between the cracks or layers of other rocks
Tending or apt to intrude; doing that which is not welcome; interrupting or disturbing; entering without right or welcome
Did it ever cross your mind that he might find all those questions you ask intrusive?.
having nothing that corresponds to a sound or letter in orthography or etymon "intrusive \t\ in \'mints\ for mince"
a.) projecting inward: "an intrusive arm of the sea" b.) (1) of a rock : having been forced while in a plastic state into cavities or between layers (2) : PLUTONIC
a.) characterized by intrusion b.) intruding where one is not welcome or invited
Igneous rock formed beneath the surface of the Earth; typically with large crystals due to slow cooling Also known as plutonic; opposite of extrusive or volcanic
rock which while molten, penetrated into or between other rocks but solidified before reaching the surface
tending to intrude (especially upon privacy); "she felt her presence there was intrusive" thrusting inward; "an intrusive arm of the sea" of rock material; forced while molten into cracks between layers of other rock
adj describes a body of igneous rock that invades older rock and cools beneath the surface See batholith, laccolith, granite
Something that is intrusive disturbs your mood or your life in a way you do not like. The cameras were not an intrusive presence. affecting someone's private life or interrupting them in an unwanted and annoying way
Igneous rock formed from magma forced into older rocks at depths within the Earth's crust, which then slowly solidifies below the Earth's surface, though it may later be exposed by erosion. Igneous intrusions form a variety of rock types. See also extrusive rock