Subvolcanic
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Subvolcanic is an adjective meaning Beneath a volcano.
Meaning
Beneath a volcano.
More Meanings
- (petrology, of a rock) Intrusive, but having grain size and texture intermediate between volcanic and plutonic rocks.
Synonyms for subvolcanic
Depending on context, synonyms include hypabyssal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transvolcanic, undermountain, suboceanic, subseafloor, subsediment, subvalvular.
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