volcanic

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   of or relating to igneous rock produced by eruption and solidified on or near the earth's surface

   This volcanic rock formation formed over 1 million years ago.

2. 2
   adj

   explosively unstable

   You have a volcanic temper for an adult.

3. 3
   adj

   relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

   The volcanic steam can reach temperatures of 1000 degrees.

4. 4
   adj

   Of or pertaining to a volcano or volcanoes.

   Volcanic heat.

From French volcanique, from volcan (“volcano”); and/or directly from volcan(o) + -ic.

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