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volcanic

[ vol-kan-ik ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to a volcano:

    a volcanic eruption.

  2. discharged from or produced by volcanoes:

    volcanic mud.

  3. characterized by the presence of volcanoes:

    a volcanic area.

  4. suggestive of or resembling a volcano; potentially explosive; volatile:

    a volcanic temper.



volcanic

/ ˌvɒlkəˈnɪsɪtɪ; vɒlˈkænɪk /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by the presence of volcanoes

    a volcanic region

  2. suggestive of or resembling an erupting volcano

    a volcanic era

  3. another word for extrusive
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • volˈcanically, adverb
  • volcanicity, noun
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Other Words From

  • vol·cani·cal·ly adverb
  • vol·can·ic·i·ty [vol-k, uh, -, nis, -i-tee], noun
  • nonvol·canic adjective
  • semi·vol·canic adjective
  • semi·vol·cani·cal·ly adverb
  • unvol·canic adjective
  • unvol·cani·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of volcanic1

1765–75; volcan(o) + -ic; compare French volcanique
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Example Sentences

Naples sits on the Phlegraean Fields, a volcanic basin that makes the area in southern Italy prone to quakes.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

Along with volcanic ash, his brain and spinal cord were found to contain a mysterious archeological treasure: tiny, gleaming shards of black glass.

From Salon

Indeed, this mineral exists on our planet, often in volcanic settings such as lava caves.

From Salon

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