VOLCANISM

volcanism

(noun) the phenomena associated with volcanic activity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

volcanism (countable and uncountable, plural volcanisms)

(volcanology) Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles

Synonym: volcanicity

Hyponym: cryovolcanism

Source: Wiktionary


Vol"can*ism, n.

Definition: Volcanic power or action; volcanicity.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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