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volcanic
/ ˌvɒlkəˈnɪsɪtɪ; vɒlˈkænɪk /
adjective
- of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by the presence of volcanoes
a volcanic region
- suggestive of or resembling an erupting volcano
a volcanic era
- another word for extrusive
Derived Forms
- volˈcanically, adverb
- volcanicity, noun
Other Words From
- vol·cani·cal·ly adverb
- vol·can·ic·i·ty [vol-k, uh, -, nis, -i-tee], noun
- nonvol·canic adjective
- semi·vol·canic adjective
- semi·vol·cani·cal·ly adverb
- unvol·canic adjective
- unvol·cani·cal·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Naples sits on the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic basin that makes the area in southern Italy prone to quakes.
The petroglyphs can be found on volcanic tuff formations formed over 760,000 years ago when a large eruption released hot ash that settled over the region.
Let's be clear: Reform UK are not unique when it comes to volcanic rows – just ask the Conservatives or Labour within the last decade.
Along with volcanic ash, his brain and spinal cord were found to contain a mysterious archeological treasure: tiny, gleaming shards of black glass.
Indeed, this mineral exists on our planet, often in volcanic settings such as lava caves.
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