noun🔗ShareLave pahoehoeA 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."The geologist showed us pictures of different lava flows, explaining how the smooth, rope-like texture was characteristic of pahoehoe. "Le géologue nous a montré des photos de différentes coulées de lave, expliquant comment la texture lisse et en forme de corde était caractéristique de la lave pahoehoe.geologymaterialsubstancenatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading