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ignimbrite

/ɪɡˈnɪmbraɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does ignimbrite mean?

noun

A type of volcanic rock that forms from the rapid cooling of pyroclastic flows, typically consisting of a mixture of ash, pumice, and other volcanic fragments.

Example

"The geologist studied the unique properties of the ignimbrite rock formation in the volcanic region."

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