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Aa vs Pahoehoe - What's the difference?

aa | pahoehoe |

As nouns the difference between aa and pahoehoe

is that aa is initialism of lang=en while pahoehoe is a form of lava flow of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a smooth or ropey surface. It is one of two chief forms of lava flow emitted from volcanoes of the Hawaiian type, the other form being aa.

As a proper noun AA

is initialism of Academy Awards|lang=en.

As an adjective aa

is {{initialism of |arctic-alpine|lang=en}.

As an initialism aa

is always afloat.

As an abbreviation aa

is equal parts.

aa

Translingual

(wikipedia AA)

Alternative forms

(Astrum Argenteum)

Symbol

(head)
  • A standard size of dry cell battery between AAA and C.
  • A bond rating.
  • A brassiere size.
  • A minor league in baseball, just below AAA.
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    pahoehoe

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A form of lava flow of basaltic rock, usually dark-colored with a smooth or ropey surface. It is one of two chief forms of lava flow emitted from volcanoes of the Hawaiian type, the other form being aa.
  • * 1859 , R. C. Haskell, American journal of science and arts , series XXVIII:
    • We [...] saw ‘pahoihoi ’ or solid lava forming, and also ‘aa’ or clinkers.
  • * 2004 , (Richard Fortey), The Earth , Folio Society 2011, p. 44:
    • The twisty, ropy kind that personifies flow – all congealed motion – is called pahoehoe .

    See also

    * aa ----