English Explanatory Dictionary

volcanic winter

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reduction in global temperatures caused by volcanic ash and droplets of sulfuric acid obscuring the Sun and raising Earth's albedo (increasing the reflection of solar radiation) after a large, particularly explosive volcanic eruption.

Pronunciation

/vɒlˌkænɪk ˈwɪntə/ /vɔlˌkænɪk ˈwɪntəɹ/ [-ˈwɪnəɹ] En-us-volcanic winter.oga /vɑlˌkænɪk ˈwɪntəɹ/

Word forms

volcanic winter volcanic winters

Etymology

From volcanic + winter.

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