lechatelierite

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Synonyms: lechartelierite

Antonyms: lechartelierite

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|geology}} A type of [[natural]] or [[artificial]] [[glass]] formed by the sudden [[melt]]ing of [[silica]] [[sand]] or [[sandstone]] by extreme [[heat]] (for instance, from a [[lightning]] strike, [[impact event]], or [[nuclear explosion]]), followed by rapid [[cool]]ing.

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