volcanology

[ vol-kuh-nol-uh-jee ]

noun
  1. the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.

Origin of volcanology

1
First recorded in 1885–90; volcano + -logy

Other words from volcanology

  • vol·can·o·log·i·cal [vol-kuh-nl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌvɒl kə nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, vol·can·o·log·ic, adjective
  • vol·can·ol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for volcanology

volcanology

vulcanology

/ (ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena

Derived forms of volcanology

  • volcanological (ˌvɒlkənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or vulcanological, adjective
  • volcanologist or vulcanologist, noun

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Scientific definitions for volcanology

volcanology

[ vŏl′kə-nŏlə-jē, vôl′- ]


  1. The scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.

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