intrusion (redirected from intrusions)

in·tru·sion  (n-trzhn)

n.

1. The act of intruding or the condition of being intruded on.

2. An inappropriate or unwelcome addition.

3. Law Illegal entry upon or appropriation of the property of another.

4. Geology

a. The forcing of molten rock into an earlier formation.

b. The rock mass produced by an intrusive process.

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intrusion

Noun

1. the act of intruding; an unwelcome visit, etc.: an intrusion into her private life

2. Geol

a. the forcing of molten rock into spaces in the overlying strata

b. molten rock formed in this way

intrusive adj

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intrusion  (n-trzhn)

The movement of magma through cracks in underground rocks within the Earth, usually in an upward direction. Rocks that form from the underground cooling of magma are generally coarse-grained (because they cool slowly so that large crystals have time to grow) and are called intrusive rocks. Compare extrusion.

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Intrusion of cockroaches—Lipton, 1970.

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Movement of a unit or force within another nation's specified operational area outside of territorial seas and territorial airspace for surveillance or intelligence gathering in time of peace or tension.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	intrusion - any entry into an area not previously occupied; "an invasion of tourists"; "an invasion of locusts" encroachment, invasion entering, entrance - a movement into or inward
	2.	intrusion - entrance by force or without permission or welcome incoming, ingress, entering, entrance, entry - the act of entering; "she made a grand entrance"
	3.	intrusion - the forcing of molten rock into fissures or between strata of an earlier rock formation geologic process, geological process - (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified
	4.	intrusion - rock produced by an intrusive process rock, stone - a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter; "he threw a rock at me"
	5.	intrusion - entry to another's property without right or permission usurpation, encroachment, trespass, violation actus reus, wrongful conduct, misconduct, wrongdoing - activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing" inroad - an encroachment or intrusion; "they made inroads in the United States market"

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intrusion

noun 1. interruption, interference, infringement, trespass, encroachment

noun 2. invasion, breach, infringement, infiltration, encroachment, infraction, usurpation

Translations

intrusion [ɪnˈtruːʒən] n → invasión f

intrusion [ɪnˈtruːʒən] n → intrusion f

intrusion [ɪnˈtruːʒən] intrude n → Eindringen nt

intrusion [ɪnˈtruːʒən] n → intrusione f