lechatelierite

/L EH1 K AH0 T EH1 L Y ER0 AY0 T/
noun
  1. 1

    (geology) A type of natural or artificial glass formed by the sudden melting of silica sand or sandstone by extreme heat (for instance, from a lightning strike, impact event, or nuclear explosion), followed by rapid cooling.

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