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tuffaceous Definition


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tuff
noun
    1. Rock that is largely composed of fine volcanic fragments and dust.
Derivative: tuffaceous
adj
    Etymology: 19c in this sense; 16c, meaning any light porous rock: from Latin tofus soft stone.



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