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
- (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
- volcanean
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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