lechatelierite
2 synonyms for lechatelierite, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A glass, occurring naturally or made artificially, produced when silica sand or sandstone is melted suddenly by intense heat, for example from a lightning strike, an impact event, or a nuclear explosion, and then cools quickly.
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Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
Named after Henry Louis Le Chatelier, the French chemist.
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