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volcanology
(vol¦can|ology)
Pronunciation:
/ˌvɒlkəˈnɒlədʒi/
(also
vulcanology
)
noun
[
mass noun
]
the scientific study of volcanoes.
Derivatives
volcanological
Pronunciation:
/-nəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/
adjective
volcanologist
noun
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