hugelite

/ˈhjuːɡəlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of glassy, high-silica-content volcanic ash formed during the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa, known for its unique optical and physical properties.

“Researchers studied the hugelite deposits to better understand the effects of the Krakatoa eruption on the environment.”

Synonyms

  • krasite
  • volcanic ash

Antonyms

  • solid rock