[i-jek-tuh] 
) | matter ejected, as from a volcano in eruption. |
| e·jec·ta (ĭ-jěk'tə) pl.n. Ejected matter, as that from an erupting volcano. [New Latin ēiecta, from neuter pl. of Latin ēiectus, past participle of ēicere, to throw out; see eject.] |
ejecta e·jec·ta (ĭ-jěk'tə)
n.
Something that has been ejected from the body. Also called ejection.
| ejecta (ĭ-jěk'tə) Pronunciation Key
Ejected matter, especially from an erupting volcano. Volcanic ejecta usually includes volcanic glass, ash, and rock fragments. |