English Explanatory Dictionary

volcanology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of volcanoes.

Pronunciation

/ˌvɒl.kəˈnɒ.lə.dʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-volcanology.wav

Word forms

volcanology vulcanology

Etymology

From French volcanologie, from volcan (“volcano”); and/or directly from volcano + -logy.

Related words

volcanologist volcanic volcano
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