volcanic

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adjective

vol·ca·nic väl-ˈka-nik

vȯl-

also -ˈkā-

Synonyms of volcanic

: of, relating to, or produced by a volcano

: characterized by volcanoes

a volcanic range

: made of materials from volcanoes

: explosively violent : volatile

volcanic emotions

volcanically

väl-ˈka-ni-k(-ə)lē

vȯl-

also -ˈkā-

adverb

volcanic

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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

Nugraha said difficult terrain has complicated efforts, with some hotspots located on steep volcanic slopes that are difficult to reach by land. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026 The project will provide support to recover 100 species facing imminent extinction, spanning mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, invertebrates and plants from 30 countries in habitats ranging from oceans to volcanic plains. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Noun

The name Etna, volcanic in its association, aligns with the new life being imposed upon him. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 Those wanting to get far off the grid can head to Rodrigues, an itty-bitty volcanic dot in the vast Indian Ocean, hundreds of nautical miles from neighbors in any direction. — Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for volcanic

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of volcanic was in 1776

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volcanic ash

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volcanic

adjective

vol·ca·nic

väl-ˈkan-ik,

vȯl-

also -ˈkān-

: of, relating to, or produced by a volcano

a volcanic eruption

: made of materials from volcanoes

volcanic dust

: explosively violent

a volcanic rage

volcanic

adjective

noun

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volcanic

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