English Explanatory Dictionary

tephra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The solid material thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption that settles on the surrounding areas.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛ.fɹə/ en-us-tephra.ogg

Word forms

tephra tephras

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek τέφρα (téphra, “ash”).

Derived words

cryptotephra tephrocorrelation
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