lechatelierite en · NOUN
Etymology
From Henry Louis Le Chatelier, the French chemist
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lechatelierites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
tektite · desert glass · trinitite