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tephra
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teph·ra  (tfr)
n.
Solid matter that is ejected into the air by an erupting volcano.
[Greek tephr, ash; see dhegwh- in Indo-European roots.]
tephra  (tfr)
Solid matter, such as ash, dust, and cinders, that is ejected into the air by an erupting volcano. Tephra is a general term for all pyroclastic materials ejected from a volcano.


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