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vulcanian

adjective
vul·​ca·​ni·​an | \ˌvəl-ˈkā-nē-ən \

Definition of vulcanian 

1 capitalized : of or relating to Vulcan or to working in metals (such as iron)

2 : of or relating to a volcanic eruption in which highly viscous or solid lava is blown into fragments and dust

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 A pyroclastic flow from the February 5 vulcanian eruption of Soufriere Hills. — Erik Klemetti, WIRED, "Soufriere Hills continues having a big winter," 8 Feb. 2010

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First Known Use of vulcanian

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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