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fulgurite Definition

ful·gu·rite (ful′gyo̵o 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 ›