volcanism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles

Pronunciation

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Word forms

volcanism volcanisms vulcanism

Etymology

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

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