fulgurite

ful·gu·rite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fuhl-gyuh-rahyt]
- /ˈfʌl gyəˌraɪt/
- /ˈfʌl.ɡjʊə.rɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fuhl-gyuh-rahyt]
- /ˈfʌl gyəˌraɪt/

Definitions of fulgurite word

noun fulgurite a tubelike formation in sand or rock, caused by lightning. 1
noun fulgurite Vitreous material formed of sand or other sediment fused by lightning. 1
noun fulgurite a tube of glassy mineral matter found in sand and rock, formed by the action of lightning 0
noun fulgurite a glassy substance, usually tube-shaped, formed by fusion when sand, rock, etc. are struck by lightning 0
noun fulgurite glass formed by a lightning strike melting sand or other material. 0

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Origin of fulgurite

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Latin fulgur (see fulgurate) + -ite1

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Parts of speech for Fulgurite

noun

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adverb

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exclamation

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fulgurite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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