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Vulcanian

Pronunciation: /vʌlˈkeɪnɪən/
Definition of Vulcanian

adjective

Geology
  • relating to or denoting a type of volcanic eruption marked by periodic explosive events.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Vulcano, the name of a volcano in the Lipari Islands, Italy, + -ian

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