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fulgurite

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌlgjʊrʌɪt/
Definition of fulgurite

noun

[mass noun] Geology
  • vitreous material formed of sand or other sediment fused by lightning.
  • [count noun] a piece of fulgurite.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin fulgur 'lightning' + -ite1

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