word
pyroclastic
py-roh-KLAS-tik
ˌpaɪrəˈklæstɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
pyroclastic
Sounds like
Say 'py-roh-KLAS-tik'.
Dictionary meaning
Relating to fragmented rock material ejected from a volcanic eruption.
History and origin
Greek — 'pyr' (fire) + 'klastos' (broken in pieces).
Examples
- The pyroclastic flow from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in seconds.
Common mispronunciations
py-ruh-KLASS-tikPY-roh-klas-tik
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