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pyroclastic
Composed chiefly of rock fragments of explosive origin, especially those associated with explosive volcanic eruptions.
Volcanic ash, obsidian, and pumice are examples of pyroclastic materials.
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clast-, clas-, -clastic, -clast, -clase, -clasia, -clasis, -clasis, -clasmic, -clasm
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pyro-, pyr-
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“pyroclastic”
The comparatively thin layer of rock of varying thickness found around a volcanic vent.
pyroclastic rock
A rock that is composed of fragmented volcanic products ejected from volcanoes during explosive activities.
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