volcanogenic

[vol-kuh-nuh-jen-ik]

adjective

1. created by a volcano; of volcanic origin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of volcanogenic¹

First recorded in 1905–10; volcano ( def. ) + -genic ( def. )

Example Sentences

In the absence of any data to the contrary, we favor a rapid release that allows the majority of each perturbation to be volcanogenic but that does not preclude a metamorphic carbon source.

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