What's the difference between scoria and scorified?

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.

Scorified


Definition:

  • (imp. & p. p.) of Scorify

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