palagonite

English

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpæləɡənaɪt/

Noun

palagonite (plural palagonites)

1. (mineralogy) A material similar to basalt formed by the action of water on volcanic ash

Derived terms

• palagonitic