What's the difference between scoria and scorie?

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.

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

Scorie

Definition:

• (n.) The young of any gull.

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