scoriae

Meanings

• noun

  Scoriae are volcanic glass fragments or clinkers.

  - "Scoriae are formed during explosive eruptions."
  - "The scoriae were used as building material in ancient Rome."

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Variants

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scoria , scoriaceous , scoriae

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Etymology

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From Latin scorīa, scoria, scorias, 'ashes, cinders'.

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Trivia

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1. Scoriae can be found in various colors, including black, green, and red.

2. Scoriae were used in ancient Rome to make pavements, roofing tiles, and even glass.

3. The largest known deposit of scoriae is located in the Philippines.

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Related Concepts

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1. Volcanic glass: Scoriae are a type of volcanic glass, which is formed from rapidly cooling lava.

2. Tephra: Scoriae are a type of tephra, which is a general term for all volcanic particles ejected during an eruption.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, scoriae were used as building material due to their durability and insulation properties. They were also used for decorative purposes.

How to Memorize "scoriae"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine small, smooth, and glassy fragments of volcanic material.

2. associate
   

   - Associate scoriae with the sound of sizzling hot lava and the sight of volcanic eruptions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'scoriae' by associating it with the word 'volcanic' and the image of glassy fragments.

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