ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Volcanian

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Volcanian is an adjective meaning (geology, obsolete) Synonym of volcanic, of or related to volcanoes and volcanism.

Meaning

(geology, obsolete) Synonym of volcanic, of or related to volcanoes and volcanism.

More Meanings

  1. (geology, historical) Synonym of Vulcanian, of or related to former theories concerning the origin of crystalline minerals to subterranean fires.

Example Sentences

The colours all inflam'd throughout her train, / She writh'd about, convuls'd with scarlet pain: / A deep volcanian yellow took the place / Of all her milder-mooned body's grace; [...]

Word Forms

Synonyms for volcanian

Depending on context, synonyms include volcanic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include volcanistic, volcanic, volcanological, volcanogenic, volcanologic, volcanical.

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