Spherule
Translation of "spherule" into Russian
Definitions
spherule
NounUK
/ˈsfɪə.rjuːl/
US
/ˈsfɪr.juːl/
A small sphere or spherical object.
The geologist found a spherule embedded in the rock, indicating a past meteorite impact.
A microscopic spherical particle of volcanic glass or melt, typically formed by meteorite impacts or volcanic eruptions.
Impact spherules were recovered from the Cretaceous–Paleogene boundary layer.
spherule
AdjectiveUK
/ˈsfɪə.rjuːl/
US
/ˈsfɪr.juːl/
Relating to or composed of spherules; consisting of small spheres.
Geologists examined the spherule deposits to reconstruct the eruption timeline.