CINDER

Cinder

A cinder is a pyroclastic material. Cinders are extrusive igneous rocks. Cinders are similar to pumice, which has so many cavities and is such low-density that it can float on water. Cinder is typically brown, black, or red depending on its chemical content. A more modern name for cinder is Scoria.

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cinder

Noun

  1. Partially or mostly burnt material that results from incomplete combustion of coal or wood etc.
  2. An ember.
  3. Slag from a metal furnace.

Verb

  1. to reduce something to cinders


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