ejecta
UK/ɪ'dʒektə/US/i'dʒektә/
C2
Definitions
n.
(Geology / astronomy) material thrown out, especially by a volcano or by an impact crater.
（地质学/天文学）喷出物（火山或撞击坑的）
Root Breakdown
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eject + -a (Latin neuter plural) = things ejected. A technical term in geology and planetary science.
Common Collocations
- 1.volcanic ejecta火山喷出物
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ejecta from the volcanic eruption blanketed nearby villages.