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lapilli

/ləˈpɪlaɪ/

/ləˈpɪli/

Translations

lapillinoun

lapilli

/ləˈpɪlaɪ/

/ləˈpɪli/

The volcanic eruption spewed lapilli over the surrounding area.

Вулканическое извержение выбросило лапилли на окружающую территорию.

Synonyms

volcanic pebbles

volcanic gravel

pyroclastic fragments

volcanic fragments

lapillusnoun

lapilli

/ləˈpɪləs/

The volcanic eruption spewed lapilli into the air.

Вулканическое извержение выбросило лапилли в воздух.

Synonyms

volcanic fragment

volcanic gravel

lapillinoun

Small fragments of lava or volcanic rock, typically between 2 and 64 millimeters in diameter, ejected during a volcanic eruption.

The ground was covered with lapilli after the volcanic eruption, making it difficult to walk without proper footwear.

lapillusnoun

A small fragment of lava or volcanic rock ejected during a volcanic eruption, typically measuring between 2 and 64 millimeters in diameter.

The geologist examined a single lapillus under the microscope to determine its mineral composition.