"microtephra" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From micro- + tephra. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|tephra}} micro- + tephra Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} microtephra (uncountable)
  1. (geology, paleontology) Microscopic deposits of tephra. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geology, Paleontology
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