lechatelierite
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Noun
lechatelierite (usually uncountable, plural lechatelierites)
- (geology) A type of natural or artificial glass formed by the sudden melting of silica sand or sandstone by extreme heat (for instance, from a lightning strike, impact event, or nuclear explosion), followed by rapid cooling.