adj. Mostly composed of rock fragments of volcanic origin
n. A rock mostly composed of rock fragments of volcanic origin
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Formed by volcanic agencies, or in the process of being erupted: applied to volcanic breccia or to any angular or comminuted material of igneous origin.
n. A pyroclastic rock.
Word Usage
"The heavier particles stay close to the ground and roll downhill in what we call a pyroclastic flow."