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  1. Plutons, Defined and Explained - ThoughtCo

    May 13, 2025 · A pluton (pronounced "PLOO-tonn") is a deep-seated intrusion of igneous rock, a body that made its way into pre-existing rocks in a melted form (magma) several kilometers underground …

  2. Pluton | Magma, Intrusion & Crystallization | Britannica

    pluton, body of intrusive igneous rock the size, composition, shape, or exact type of which is in doubt; when such characteristics are known, more limiting terms can be used. Thus, plutons include dikes, …

  3. Pluton Definition - Intro to Geology Key Term | Fiveable

    A pluton is a large, intrusive igneous rock body that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface. These formations can vary in size and shape, and they contribute …

  4. All About Pluto | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

    Sep 25, 2025 · Plutón está catalogado como un planeta enano. En 2006, Plutón fue categorizado con otros tres objetos en el sistema solar que son aproximadamente del mismo tamaño que Plutón: …

  5. Pluton and Plutonic Bodies - Encyclopedia.com

    Plutons, however, are classified according to their size, shape, and relationship to the surrounding rock rather than the kind of rock composing the pluton. Of the many varieties of plutons, four types are …

  6. PLUTON Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    pluton noun plu· ton ˈplü-ˌtän : a typically large body of intrusive igneous rock

  7. Pluto - Wikipedia

    Pluto (minor-planet designation: 134340 Pluto) is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper belt, a ring of bodies beyond the orbit of Neptune. It is the ninth-largest and tenth-most-massive known object to directly …

  8. What Is a Pluton and How Do Plutons Form? - Biology Insights

    Sep 1, 2025 · A pluton is a body of intrusive igneous rock that forms when molten rock, known as magma, cools and crystallizes far beneath the Earth’s surface. Intrusive means magma pushed into …

  9. 30 Facts About Plutons

    From batholiths to laccoliths, each type of pluton has unique characteristics that help scientists understand the planet's history. These formations aren't just scientific curiosities; they also have …

  10. Microsoft Pluton security processor | Microsoft Learn

    Apr 15, 2025 · Pluton is built on proven technology used in Xbox and Azure Sphere, and provides hardened integrated security capabilities to Windows 11 devices in collaboration with leading silicon …