Tephra

Acceptable For Game Play - US & UK word lists

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. Solid matter that is ejected into the air by an erupting volcano.
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  • n. The solid material thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption that settles on the surrounding areas.
    • Word Usage
    "The volcano ejected a minimum of 1.1 km3 of uncompacted tephra, which is equivalent to 0. 20-0.25 km3 of magma or solid rock."
     
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