colada
9.1
A flow of hot lava from a volcano
- noun
- /kəˈlɑːdə/
- Specialized
:
colada
- The hardened colada created a new layer of rock on the mountain slope.
Examples
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The scientists observed a massive colada moving down the side of the volcano after the eruption.
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Villagers evacuated quickly as the colada threatened to reach their homes.
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Uh, can we get a couple of those potato coladas?
Synonyms
lava
vscolada
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2.0
Hot liquid rock that flows from a volcano and cools into solid rock
is the flow or deposit left by molten rock after an eruption
Compounds
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4.6
A cold sweet drink made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, blended with ice
Surface Forms
Etymology
Colada for a lava flow comes from Spanish colar 'to strain' or 'to pour'. Think of hot rock being 'poured' down the slope, which is why a colada is a moving flow of lava.