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lapillus

UK
/ləˈpɪləs/
US
/ləˈpɪləs/

Translations

lapillusnoun
lapilli
pl
UK
/ləˈpɪləs/
US
/ləˈpɪləs/
The volcanic eruption spewed lapilli into the air.
Вулканическое извержение выбросило лапилли в воздух.
Synonyms
lapilli
tephra
pyroclast
cinder
scoria
volcanic fragment
volcanic gravel
lapillinoun

lapillus

lapilli
pl
UK
/ləˈpɪlaɪ/
US
/ləˈpɪli/
The volcanic eruption spewed lapilli over the surrounding area.
Вулканическое извержение выбросило лапилли на окружающую территорию.
Synonyms
tephra
pyroclasts
cinders
scoria
volcanic pebbles
volcanic gravel
pyroclastic fragments
volcanic fragments

Definitions

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.
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.
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