volcanic
Volcanic (adjective) means relating to or produced by a volcano. Example: “The island was formed entirely from volcanic rock.”
How to use volcanic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with volcanoes, or, figuratively, explosively intense.
Word forms
volcanics plural
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Etymology
From French volcanique, ultimately from volcan, "volcano."
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What does “volcanic” mean?
The word “volcanic” means relating to or produced by a volcano. In plain terms, to do with volcanoes, or, figuratively, explosively intense.
How do you pronounce “volcanic”?
“Volcanic” is pronounced vol-KA-nihk (/vɔlˈkænɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “volcanic” in a sentence?
Here is “volcanic” used in a sentence: “The island was formed entirely from volcanic rock.”
What is another word for “volcanic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “volcanic” include volcanian and Vulcanian.
What part of speech is “volcanic”?
“Volcanic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “volcanic” come from?
The word “volcanic” comes from French. From French volcanique, ultimately from volcan, "volcano.".
Is “volcanic” a common word?
“Volcanic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “volcanic” have?
“Volcanic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or produced by a volcano.
What is the difference between volcanic and igneous rock?
Volcanic rock is a type of igneous rock that forms specifically from molten material erupted at a volcano, cooling quickly at or near the Earth's surface. Igneous rock is the broader category and also includes rock that cools slowly underground, such as granite.
When is volcanic used to describe anger or emotion?
Volcanic is used figuratively to describe anger or emotion that is extremely intense or explosive, as if it might erupt without warning. A volcanic temper suggests barely contained rage that could burst out suddenly and violently.
What is volcanic activity?
Volcanic activity refers to any process relating to or produced by a volcano, including eruptions, lava flows, and the release of gas and ash. It is used to describe both ongoing eruptions and the general geological processes at work beneath a volcano.
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