VOLCANIC Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

volcanic

adjective

väl-ˈka-nik

as in violent

marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment

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Recent Examples on the Web Similar to the Scottish legend of the Loch Ness Monster, a gigantic creature is said to inhabit Heaven Lake (called Tianchi in Chinese and Cheonji in Korean), located in a volcanic crater at the top of Mount Baekdu. —

Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 On the deep seafloor, rough volcanic terrain harbors corals, sponges and fish. —

Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024 Some scientists want to try even more complex interventions, including mimicking a volcanic eruption that could help cool rising global temperatures. —

Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024 The soils are predominately volcanic and most of the plantations are red grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for volcanic

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