volcanogenic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of volcanogenic
First recorded in 1905–10; volcano ( def. ) + -genic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The important volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits around Flin Flon are within the THO.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Superior Province greenstone belts in Ontario and Quebec host some of the world’s largest volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
What is the composition of the black smoke in a black smoker, and how does that relate to a volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit?
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
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