scoria (Meaning)
Wordnet
scoria (n)
the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals
Webster
scoria (n.)
The recrement of metals in fusion, or the slag rejected after the reduction of metallic ores; dross.
Cellular slaggy lava; volcanic cinders.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scoria
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scoria Sentence Examples
- The volcanic eruption spewed forth a torrent of jagged scoria.
- The scoriaceous landscape resembled a barren wasteland.
- Engineers used scoria as a lightweight aggregate in construction materials.
- The scoria's porous nature made it an excellent filtering material.
- The texture of the scoria was coarse and abrasive.
- The scoria formed a protective layer over the underlying soil.
- The scoria's composition varied depending on the type of volcanic eruption.
- The scoria was a valuable resource for researchers studying volcanic activity.
- The scoria's sharp edges provided a foothold for climbers ascending the volcano.
- The scoria's dark, vesicular appearance made it resemble volcanic pumice.
FAQs About the word scoria
the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metalsThe recrement of metals in fusion, or the slag rejected after the reduction of metallic ores; dross.
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The volcanic eruption spewed forth a torrent of jagged scoria.
The scoriaceous landscape resembled a barren wasteland.
Engineers used scoria as a lightweight aggregate in construction materials.
The scoria's porous nature made it an excellent filtering material.
