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adjective vol·ca·nic \väl-ˈka-nik, vȯl- also -ˈkā-\

Definition of volcanic

1a : of, relating to, or produced by a volcanob : characterized by volcanoes a volcanic rangec : made of materials from volcanoes
2 : explosively violent : volatile volcanic emotions

volcanically

play \väl-ˈka-ni-k(-ə)lē, vȯl- also -ˈkā-\ adverb

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Examples of volcanic in a Sentence

a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment

Recent Examples of volcanic from the Web

The stunning island is known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, white sand beaches, and colorful coral reefs.

— birmingham magazine, AL.com, "Explore these 10 incredible honeymoon destinations," 19 July 2017
The world's largest volcanic eruption could soon be coming to Portland — a baking soda and vinegar eruption, that is.

— olivia dimmer, OregonLive.com, "OMSI to attempt to build world's largest baking-soda-and-vinegar volcano," 19 July 2017
The smallest, most remote volcanic eruption could have a devastating impact on air travel.

— michelle theriault boots, Alaska Dispatch News, "Days and nights baby-sitting a fitful Alaska volcano," 17 July 2017
Receding kelp means less habitat for intermediate predators, with about half as many near the volcanic vents.

— adam aton, Scientific American, "CO2 Benefits the “Rats and Cockroaches” of Marine World," 7 July 2017
Jackson is trying to recreate this durable concrete using San Francisco seawater and more abundant volcanic rocks.

— the washington post, NOLA.com, "To hold back rising seas, ancient Romans made the world's 'most durable' concrete," 6 July 2017
Jackson is attempting to recreate this durable concrete using San Francisco seawater and more abundant volcanic rocks.

— ben guarino, Washington Post, "Ancient Romans made world’s ‘most durable’ concrete. We might use it to stop rising seas.," 4 July 2017
Trees buried under volcanic ash or sediment for millions of years fossilize into petrified wood.

— anthony mendoza, Orange County Register, "Brea botanist counts 10,000 pieces in his collection of petrified wood," 16 June 2017
The colonies are carved out of rock, or located in volcanic bubbles and domed craters.

— tiffany kelly, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Science Fiction Books of 2017 (So Far)," 12 June 2017

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