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Scoria   Listen
noun
Scoria  n.  (pl. scoriae)  
1.
The recrement of metals in fusion, or the slag rejected after the reduction of metallic ores; dross.
2.
Cellular slaggy lava; volcanic cinders.





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... some supposed that the Hill of Noth, in the parish of Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, had at one time been a volcano in full operation: others, again, maintain that the scoria found on and in the neighbourhood are portions of a vitrified fort, which had at one time stood on its summit. I am not aware that the matter has been investigated since our advancement in the science of geology has enabled us to have a more ...
— Notes and Queries, Number 204, September 24, 1853 • Various


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