obsidian

Meanings

• noun

  A dark, glassy volcanic rock formed from rapidly cooled lava.

  - "The ancient Mayans used obsidian for making tools and weapons."
  - "The glass-like surface of obsidian reflects light beautifully."
  - "The volcanic glass formed when lava cools rapidly is called obsidian."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obsidian
sidian , pidan

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Variants

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obsidian , obsidians

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Etymology

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From Latin obsidianus, meaning 'volcanic glass'.

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Trivia

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1. Obsidian is the oldest known volcanic glass.

2. The black color of obsidian makes it an excellent material for mirrors.

3. Obsidian is a mineral, not a rock.

4. The largest known obsidian glass flow is in Chile, covering over 2,000 square miles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Volcanic glass: A type of solidified volcanic material that cools and solidifies rapidly from volcanic lava or magma.

2. Lava: Molten rock, which is either fluid or semisolid, that is expelled from a volcano.

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Culture

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Obsidian has been used for various purposes since ancient times. It was widely used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans for making tools, weapons, and jewelry. In literature, obsidian is often used as a symbol of darkness or mystery. In music, there is a band called Obsidian. In art, obsidian is used for creating intricate carvings.

How to Memorize "obsidian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, glassy rock that forms when lava cools rapidly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of dark, glassy volcanic rock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'Obsidian, the dark volcanic glass'.

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