Vulcanian

[vuhl-key-nee-uhn]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or associated with Vulcan.

2. (lowercase),  volcanic.

3. (lowercase),  of or relating to metalworking.

vulcanian

/ vʌlˈkeɪnɪən /

adjective

1. geology

   1. of or relating to a volcanic eruption characterized by the explosive discharge of fine ash and large irregular fragments of solidified or viscous lava

   2. a less common word for volcanic

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulcanian¹

1590–1600; < Latin Vulcāni ( us ) of Vulcan + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulcanian¹

C17: after _Vulcan