vul·ca·ni·an | \ ˌvəl-ˈkā-nē-ən 
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\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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The first known use of vulcanian was in 1602
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