tephrosis
/tɛˈfrɒsɪs/Definitions
1. noun
The formation or deposition of rhyolite tuff or other pyroclastic rock in a body of water.
“The team of geologists studied the process of tephrosis in the ancient lake.”
2. noun
The process of tephra being deposited in a body of water, often creating a unique type of rock.
“The researcher explained the concept of tephrosis and its impact on local ecosystems.”