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lava

[lah-vuh, lav-uh] / ˈlɑ və, ˈlæv ə /
NOUN
volcano matter
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Fuego, one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere, started spewing lava and ash on Monday.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Volcanic glass forms when underwater lava cools extremely quickly.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

California is the biggest beneficiary of the lava of largess.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

It’s complete with a mashed potato “volcano” that’s oozing with gravy lava, along with dino nugget inhabitants and steamed broccoli for trees.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

Valley’s spell had created a circle of molten lava around the monstruo, and it was closing in on the cuco.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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