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ejecta

Pronunciation: /ɪˈdʒɛktə/

Definition of ejecta

noun

[often treated as singular] Geology & Astronomy
  • material that is forced or thrown out, especially as a result of volcanic eruption, meteoritic impact, or stellar explosion.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin, 'things thrown out', neuter plural of ejectus 'thrown out', from eicere (see eject)

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