Ejectum

/ɪˈdʒɛktəm/ noun

Definition

Latin noun meaning ejected matter; specifically, material thrown out from a volcano.

Etymology

Latin neuter singular past participle of eicere ('to eject'). Remains a technical term in geology for volcanic ejecta.

Kelly Says

Geologists who study volcanoes sometimes use ejectum to describe the ash and rock hurled into the air—it's the fancy Latin way of saying 'stuff the volcano spit out.'

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