ignimbrite

Noun

Meaning

ignimbrite (plural ignimbrites)

(geology) A deposit left by the pyroclastic flow from a volcano, consisting of ash, pumice lapilli, and lithic fragments. [from 20th c.]

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Synonyms

phonolite tachylyte

Related terms

igneous rock

Close letter words and terms

ignifuge ignify ignigenous ignimbritic ignipotence ignipotent