aa in Dutch
aa in Dutch is scherpe lava — aa means a type of volcanic lava that cools into a rough, jagged, broken-up surface, as opposed to smooth pahoehoe lava.
aa in Dutch
scherpe lava
(volcanology) A form of lava flow associated with Hawaiian-type volcanoes, consisting of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a jagged and loose, clinkery surface. Compare pahoehoe. [From 19th c.]
What does "aa" mean?
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noun A type of volcanic lava that cools into a rough, jagged, broken-up surface, as opposed to smooth pahoehoe lava.
"Walking barefoot on aa lava is painful because it is so sharp."
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aa in a sentence
- Walking barefoot on aa lava is painful because it is so sharp.
- Unlike smooth pahoehoe, aa breaks into rough clinkers that crunch underfoot.
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What is "aa" in Dutch?
"aa" in Dutch is scherpe lava. aa means: A type of volcanic lava that cools into a rough, jagged, broken-up surface, as opposed to smooth pahoehoe lava.
How do you use "aa" in a sentence?
Example: "Walking barefoot on aa lava is painful because it is so sharp." In Dutch, "aa" is scherpe lava.
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