What's the difference between scoria and scoriaceous?

Scoria


Definition:

  • (n.) The recrement of metals in fusion, or the slag rejected after the reduction of metallic ores; dross.
  • (n.) Cellular slaggy lava; volcanic cinders.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Scoria (volcanic cinder) was most effective in excluding roots of crested wheatgrass and streambank wheatgrass.

Scoriaceous


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to scoria; like scoria or the recrement of metals; partaking of the nature of scoria.

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