Scoria

Pronunciation: /ˈskɔriə/

Definitions of scoria

noun the waste material produced during the smelting of metal ores

Example Sentences

A1 Scoria is a type of volcanic rock.

A2 The path was covered in sharp scoria rocks.

B1 Miners often encounter scoria while digging for minerals.

B2 The scoria from the eruption covered the entire village in a thick layer.

C1 Geologists study the composition of scoria to understand volcanic activity.

C2 The unique texture of scoria makes it a popular choice for landscaping projects.

Examples of scoria in a Sentence

formal The geologist identified the scoria rock formation in the volcanic area.

informal I found some cool scoria rocks while hiking up the mountain.

slang Check out this scoria I picked up at the beach, it's so unique!

figurative The artist used scoria as a metaphor for the rough and hardened exterior of the character.

Grammatical Forms of scoria

• plural: scorias
• comparative: more scoria
• superlative: most scoria
• present tense: scoria
• future tense: will scoria
• perfect tense: have scoria
• continuous tense: is scoria
• singular: scoria
• positive degree: scoria
• infinitive: to scoria
• gerund: scoriaing
• participle: scoriaed

Origin and Evolution of scoria

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'scoria' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'scoria' meaning dross or slag.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to waste material from metal smelting, the term 'scoria' evolved to also describe the vesicular, dark-colored volcanic rock formed by solidified lava. The word has retained its geological meaning in modern usage.