PYROCLASTIC

Etymology

Adjective

pyroclastic (not comparable)

(vulcanology) Mostly composed of rock fragments of volcanic origin or comminuted during an eruption.

Noun

pyroclastic (plural pyroclastics)

A rock mostly composed of rock fragments of volcanic origin

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

19 January 2025

ELOQUENCE

(noun) powerful and effective language; “his eloquence attracted a large congregation”; “fluency in spoken and written English is essential”; “his oily smoothness concealed his guilt from the police”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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