lechatelierite

English

Etymology

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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.

Hyponyms

• tektite
  • desert glass
• trinitite

See also

• fulgurite