diatreme
American
[dahy-uh-treem]
/ ˈdaɪ əˌtrim /
noun
Geology.
diatreme
Scientific
/ dī′ə-trēm′ /
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A volcanic pipe, filled with breccia, formed by a subterranean gaseous explosion.
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See illustration at batholith
Etymology
Origin of diatreme
1930–35; dia- + Greek trêma hole
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