/ˌpæŋklæstɪk/ PAN-klast-ik

Definitions

1. noun

Describing a type of sediment that is deposited uniformly over a large area, often as a result of a catastrophic event.

“The geologist studied the panclastic deposits left by the asteroid impact.”

2. adjective

Having the property of being panclastic; uniformly deposited over a large area.

“The panclastic rocks formed from the debris of a massive eruption.”