tuff

/tʌf/
noun
  1. A type of rock made from volcanic ash and other materials that have been compacted together.
    • Volcanic tuff is often used as a building material.
    • Many ancient buildings in the region were carved from tuff.
    • The canyon walls were made of layered tuff.
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