: a volcanic rock
Examples of volcanic in a Sentence
Adjective
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Further proof emerged in studies of volcanic rocks found at Katmai called andesites and dacites, which had the same chemical composition as those blasted out of Novarupta.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Soil types include alluvial, sedimentary, and volcanic, all of which contribute to the complex flavor profile of these amazing Oakville AVA wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Vanessa Van Helsing wakes up from a coma to discover that a volcanic eruption has blotted out the sun, letting vampires prey 24/7.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Further proof emerged in studies of volcanic rocks found at Katmai called andesites and dacites, which had the same chemical composition as those blasted out of Novarupta.
—Quanta Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Its wide variety of landscapes, many volcanic and at high elevations, create ideal climates for different terroirs, a French term to describe how wines vary in taste and structure based on soil, elevation, slope, aspect, and in some cases, cultural norms around production.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Soil types include alluvial, sedimentary, and volcanic, all of which contribute to the complex flavor profile of these amazing Oakville AVA wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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