An even shorter-lived black sand beach was Kamoamoa. Unlike with white and green sand beaches, walking barefoot on black sand can result in burns, as the black sand absorbs a greater fraction of the solar radiation falling upon it. Black sand beaches Edit
Noun. 1. instrumentalism-a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success. pragmatism - (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value. 1  Facebook. 2  Twitter.
1. Serving as a means or agency; implemental: was instrumental in solving the crime. 2. Of, relating to, or accomplished with an instrument or tool. 3. Music Performed on or written for an instrument. 4. Grammar Of, relating to, or being the case used typically to express means, agency, or accompaniment.