pahoehoe
See also: pāhoehoe
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 331: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /pəˈhəʊihəʊi/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 331: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /pəˈhoʊ.i.hoʊ.i/, /pɑːˈhoʊ.eɪ.hoʊ.eɪ/
Noun
pahoehoe (plural pahoehoes)
- A form of lava flow of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a smooth or ropey surface. It is one of two chief forms of lava flow emitted from volcanoes of the Hawaiian type, the other form being aa.
- 1859, R. C. Haskell, American journal of science and arts, series XXVIII:
- We [...] saw ‘pahoihoi’ or solid lava forming, and also ‘aa’ or clinkers.
- 2004, Richard Fortey, The Earth, Folio Society 2011, p. 44:
- The twisty, ropy kind that personifies flow – all congealed motion – is called pahoehoe.
- 1859, R. C. Haskell, American journal of science and arts, series XXVIII:
Translations
form of lava flow
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See also
Portuguese
Noun
pahoehoe m (uncountable)
- (volcanology) pahoehoe (a type of lava flow)