Definition of pyroclastic in English:
pyroclastic
adjective ˌpʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈklastɪkˌpaɪroʊˈklæstɪk
Geology Relating to, consisting of, or denoting fragments of rock erupted by a volcano.
Example sentencesExamples
- Erosion of old lava dome complexes has resulted in deep valleys that dissect pyroclastic and volcanoclastic fans.
- Stratovolcanoes are formed of alternating layers of pyroclastic materials and subordinate lavas.
- Two main types of pyroclastic surges occurred at Taapaca Volcanic Complex.
- In practice pyroclastic and volcaniclastic rocks include all the products of extrusive volcanic activity except lava flows.
- Samples of pyroclastic rocks were examined in thin section.
plural noun ˌpʌɪrə(ʊ)ˈklastɪk
pyroclasticsGeology Pyroclastic fragments.
the eruption of lavas and pyroclastics
Example sentencesExamples
- Voluminous quantities of Late Ordovician to Wenlockian felsic pyroclastics and lava flows record the extensive volcanism associated with the collision and deformation.
Definition of pyroclastic in US English:
pyroclastic
adjectiveˌpīrōˈklastikˌpaɪroʊˈklæstɪk
Geology Relating to, consisting of, or denoting fragments of rock erupted by a volcano.
Example sentencesExamples
- Erosion of old lava dome complexes has resulted in deep valleys that dissect pyroclastic and volcanoclastic fans.
- In practice pyroclastic and volcaniclastic rocks include all the products of extrusive volcanic activity except lava flows.
- Two main types of pyroclastic surges occurred at Taapaca Volcanic Complex.
- Samples of pyroclastic rocks were examined in thin section.
- Stratovolcanoes are formed of alternating layers of pyroclastic materials and subordinate lavas.