Pyroclastic

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪɹoʊˈsiˈɛɫeɪɛsˈtɪk/

Pyroclastic (adj)

  1. Describes material thrown out by a volcano, such as ash, dust, and rock fragments, during an explosive eruption.
  2. Used for eruptions or events where a volcano sends out hot fragments and ash through the air.

Pyroclastic (adjective)

Examples

  • The pyroclastic material covered the road after the eruption.
  • Pyroclastic ash and rock settled on the rooftops overnight.