definitions

volcanic

[ vol-kan-ik ]
/ vɒlˈkæn ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to a volcano: a volcanic eruption.
discharged from or produced by volcanoes: volcanic mud.
characterized by the presence of volcanoes: a volcanic area.
suggestive of or resembling a volcano; potentially explosive; volatile: a volcanic temper.

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Nearby words

volatile oil, volatile salt, volatility index, volatilization, volatilize, volcanic, volcanic arc, volcanic ash, volcanic bomb, volcanic cone, volcanic glass

Origin of volcanic

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

Related forms

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British Dictionary definitions for volcanicity

volcanic

/ (vɒlˈkænɪk) /

adjective

of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by the presence of volcanoesa volcanic region
suggestive of or resembling an erupting volcanoa volcanic era
another word for extrusive (def. 2)

Derived Forms

volcanically, adverbvolcanicity (ˌvɒlkəˈnɪsɪtɪ), noun
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