ejecta
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ejec·ta

noun plural but singular or plural in construction \i-ˈjek-tə\

Definition of EJECTA

: material thrown out (as from a volcano)

Origin of EJECTA

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of ejectus
First Known Use: 1886

Rhymes with EJECTA

ejec·ta

noun \i-ˈjek-tə\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of EJECTA

: matter (as vomit) ejected from the body

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