vulcanism

[ vuhl-kuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Geology.

1. volcanism.

vulcanism

/ ˈvʌlkəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. a variant of volcanism

Other Words From

• vulcan·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vulcanism¹

First recorded in 1875–80; variant of volcanism

Example Sentences

Not all the striking effects of vulcanism belong to the remote geologic past.

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Each has its own wonderful story to tell of ancient and often recent vulcanism.

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Thus as we travel up the rich valleys leading from the Columbia to either peak, we meet everywhere the phenomena of vulcanism.

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