ignimbrite
ignimbrite · ignimbrites
A deposit left by a pyroclastic flow from a volcano, consisting of ash, pumice…A deposit left by a pyroclastic flow from a volcano, consisting of ash, pumice lapilli, and lithic fragments.
/ˈɪɡnɪmbɹʌɪt/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A deposit left by a pyroclastic flow from a volcano, consisting of ash, pumice lapilli, and lithic fragments.
Origin
By surface analysis, igni- (“fire”) + Latin imbris (“shower; stormcloud”) + -ite.By surface analysis, igni- (“fire”) + Latin imbris (“shower; stormcloud”) + -ite.
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Forms
plural: ignimbrites| Singular | ignimbrite |
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regular
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedigneous rock
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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