lechatelierites

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A form of lechatelierite — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of lechatelierite
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lechatelierites. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lechatelierites

MLA

“lechatelierites.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lechatelierites. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lechatelierites,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lechatelierites.

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