(ˈskɔːrɪə ) nounWord forms: plural -riae (-rɪˌiː) a rough cindery crust on top of solidified lava flows containing numerous vesicles. refuse obtained from smelted ore; slag. Derived forms.

What does vesicular mean in English?

1 : containing, composed of, or characterized by vesicles vesicular lava. 2 : having the form or structure of a vesicle. 3 : of or relating to vesicles.

What does the word scoria mean?

1 : the refuse from melting of metals or reduction of ores : slag. 2 : rough vesicular cindery lava. Other Words from scoria Example Sentences Learn More About scoria.