volcanic

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adjective

vol·​ca·​nic väl-ˈka-nik How to pronounce volcanic (audio)
vȯl-,
 also  -ˈkā-
1
a
: of, relating to, or produced by a volcano
b
: characterized by volcanoes
a volcanic range
c
: made of materials from volcanoes
2
: explosively violent : volatile
volcanic emotions
volcanically
väl-ˈka-ni-k(-ə)lē How to pronounce volcanic (audio)
vȯl-
 also  -ˈkā-
adverb

volcanic

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noun

: a volcanic rock

Examples of volcanic in a Sentence

Adjective a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Adjective
The Cleanse treatment stands out as one of Sana’s signature offerings, incorporating traditional Mexican wellness elements like volcanic clay and sacred herbs for detoxification and renewal. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Because of volcanic eruptions, the port ultimately fell into the sea. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Next, explore the volcanic underbelly of Iceland, a labyrinth carved by molten rock millennia ago. Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 Chavez has the more volcanic of the two titular brothers and plays Lyle with an intensity that bursts off the screen at times, occasionally in ways that are intentionally quite funny. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for volcanic 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of volcanic was in 1776

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Cite this Entry

“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

volcanic

adjective
vol·​ca·​nic
väl-ˈkan-ik,
vȯl-,
 also  -ˈkān-
1
a
: of, relating to, or produced by a volcano
a volcanic eruption
b
: made of materials from volcanoes
volcanic dust
2
: explosively violent
a volcanic rage

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