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Recent Examples of fragmental The plume is made of three things: (1) steam - a lot of it; (2) ash - fine, fragmental pieces of silicate glass, not stuff from your backyard BBQ (which is burned carbon); (3) volcanic gases like CO2, SO2, H2S and others. Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2011 This would generate a cloud of hot gases and fragmental volcanic material, which could then move downslope gravitationally. Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2011 This would generate a cloud of hot gases and fragmental volcanic material, which could then move downslope gravitationally. Erik Klemetti, WIRED, 12 Apr. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragmental
Adjective
  • The satellite images provide data on the chlorophyll production at the surface, but the picture is still incomplete, the researchers said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 19 June 2025
  • Focusing purely on career advancement or compensation is an incomplete approach for forward-thinking organizations.
    Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • While a partial Trump win on nationwide injunctions, challenges can continue.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 27 June 2025
  • This is why President Trump’s reaction to the commitment by NATO members at their recent summit to more than double their defense-spending target is welcome, even if a partial opt-out for Spain is not.
    The Editors, National Review, 27 June 2025

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“Fragmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragmental. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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