SCORIACEOUS

Etymology

Adjective

scoriaceous (comparative more scoriaceous, superlative most scoriaceous)

of, relating to, or producing scoria

Source: Wiktionary


Sco`ri*a"ceous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. scoriacé.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to scoria; like scoria or the recrement of metals; partaking of the nature of scoria.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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