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cinder cone

 
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–noun Geology.
a small, conical volcano built of ash and cinders.
Origin:
1840–50
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Main Entry:  cinder cone
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a conically shaped hill formed from volcanic ash and cinders
Usage:  geology
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cinder cone   (sĭn'dər)  Pronunciation Key 
A steep, conical hill consisting of glassy volcanic fragments that accumulate around and downwind from a volcanic vent. Cinder cones range in size from tens to hundreds of meters tall.
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