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    The noun 熔岩 (róngyán) for "lava"

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    Explanation

    熔岩 (róngyán) is a noun meaning "lava," referring to molten rock that flows from a volcano. It is used in scientific, geographic, and news contexts when discussing volcanic activity and its effects.

    Examples

    • 火山喷发后,大量熔岩顺着山坡流下来。

      huǒshān pēnfā hòu, dàliàng róngyán shùnzhe shānpō liú xiàlái.

      After the volcanic eruption, a large amount of lava flowed down the mountainside.

    • 科学家们正在研究这种熔岩的化学成分。

      kēxuéjiāmen zhèngzài yánjiū zhè zhǒng róngyán de huàxué chéngfèn.

      Scientists are studying the chemical composition of this lava.

    • 熔岩冷却之后形成了独特的地貌。

      róngyán lěngquè zhīhòu xíngchéng le dútè de dìmào.

      After the lava cooled, it formed a unique landscape.

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