ignimbrite
[ ig-nim-brahyt ]
/ ˈɪg nɪmˌbraɪt /
noun Petrology.
a fine-grained volcanic rock consisting mainly of welded shards of feldspar and quartz.
Also called
welded tuff.
Origin of ignimbrite
Words nearby ignimbrite
ignatius of loyola,
ignatius of loyola, saint,
igneous,
igneous rock,
ignescent,
ignimbrite,
ignipuncture,
ignis fatuus,
ignite,
igniter,
ignition
British Dictionary definitions for ignimbrite
ignimbrite
/ (ˈɪɡnɪmˌbraɪt) /
noun
a rock formed by the deposition at high temperature and the consolidation of a nuée ardente or other type of ash flow, being a complicated mixture of volcanic materials welded together by heat, hot gases, and pressure
Also called: welded tuft See tuft
Word Origin for ignimbrite
C20: from Latin
ign (
is) fire +
imbr (
is),
imber shower of rain +
-ite
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Scientific definitions for ignimbrite
ignimbrite
[ ĭg′nĭm-brīt′ ]
A volcanic rock formed by the consolidation of volcanic ash and other material ejected by an explosive volcanic eruption.