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fulgurite Definition

ful·gu·rite (fulgyo̵o rīt′)

noun

a glassy substance, usually tube-shaped, formed by fusion when sand, rock, etc. are struck by lightning

Etymology: L fulgur (see fulgurate) + -ite

Browse dictionary entries near fulgurite

  1. fulgurating
  2. fulgurate
  3. fulgent
  4. fulfillment
  5. fulfilled
  6. fulfill
  7. fulcrum
  8. Fulbright
  9. Fulani
  10. Fula
  1. fulgurous
  2. Fulham
  3. fuliginous
  4. full
  5. full age
  6. full blood
  7. full-blooded
  8. full-blown
  9. full-bodied
  10. full-bore