ejecta

/ɛkˈsɛtə/

Definitions

1. noun

material thrown out or ejected from a volcano, explosion, or other natural event

“The scientists analyzed the ejecta from the volcanic eruption to determine its composition.”

2. noun

a person or thing that has been ejected or expelled from something

“The ejecta from the company included several high-level executives who were fired as part of the restructuring process.”

Synonyms

  • debris
  • sediment

Antonyms

  • deposits
  • sediments