Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

ejecta

Syllabification: (e·jec·ta)
Pronunciation: /iˈjektə/
Definition of ejecta

noun

[often treated as singular]
  • 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)

ejecta in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of ejecta in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

  |  Cite

More words in this category

Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

GET PRO ►

Shop for an Oxford dictionary
Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

monocular

/ məˈnäkyələr /
adjective , noun
with, for, or in one eye …