"lechatelierite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lechatelierites [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} lechatelierite (usually uncountable, plural lechatelierites)
  1. (geology) A type of natural or artificial glass formed by the sudden melting of silica sand or sandstone by extreme heat (for instance, from a lightning strike, impact event, or nuclear explosion), followed by rapid cooling. Wikipedia link: lechatelierite Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Geology Hyponyms: trinitite Hyponyms (tektite): desert glass Related terms: fulgurite
    Sense id: en-lechatelierite-en-noun-yyUq0hOp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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