VULCANISM

Etymology

Proper noun

Vulcanism

(historical) The belief, held mostly in the 18th century, that rocks were formed in fire. It was a rival theory to Neptunism.

Synonyms

• Plutonism

Noun

vulcanism (plural vulcanisms)

Alternative spelling of Vulcanism

Alternative spelling of volcanism

Source: Wiktionary


Vul"can*ism, n.

Definition: Volcanism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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