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volcanology

Pronunciation: /ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒi/
(also vulcanology)
Definition of volcanology

noun

[mass noun]
  • the scientific study of volcanoes.

Derivatives

volcanological

Pronunciation: /-nəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective

volcanologist

noun

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Definition of volcanology in the US English dictionary

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