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pyroclastic

UK
/ˌpaɪrəʊˈklæstɪk/
US
/ˌpaɪroʊˈklæstɪk/

Translations

pyroclasticnoun
pyroclastics
pl
UK
/ˌpaɪ.rəˈklæs.tɪk/
US
/ˌpaɪ.roʊˈklæs.tɪk/
Used chiefly in geological contexts to denote volcanic rock fragments, most often in plural or as an uncountable mass noun.
pyroclasticadjective
UK
/ˌpaɪrəʊˈklæstɪk/
US
/ˌpaɪroʊˈklæstɪk/
The pyroclastic flow from the volcano was extremely dangerous.
Пирокластический поток из вулкана был чрезвычайно опасным.
Synonyms
volcanic
explosive
fiery
incandescent

Definitions

pyroclasticnoun
Fragmented volcanic material ejected during an eruption, considered collectively.
Layers of pyroclastics accumulated rapidly on the flanks of the volcano.
pyroclasticadjective
Relating to, consisting of, or denoting fragments of rock erupted by a volcano.
The pyroclastic flow from the volcano devastated the surrounding landscape.
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