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1volcanic
adjective vol·ca·nic \väl-ˈka-nik, vȯl- also -ˈkā-\
: of, relating to, or produced by a volcano
: very angry or violent
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First Known Use of VOLCANIC
1774
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- Synonyms
- bang-bang, blood-and-guts, convulsive, cyclonic, explosive, ferocious, fierce, furious, hammer-and-tongs, hot, knock-down, drag-out (or knock-down-and-drag-out), paroxysmal, rabid, rough, stormy, tempestuous, tumultuous, turbulent, violent
- Antonyms
- nonviolent, peaceable, peaceful
2volcanic
noun
Definition of VOLCANIC
: a volcanic rock
First Known Use of VOLCANIC
1894
VOLCANICALLY Defined for Kids
volcanic
adjective vol·ca·nic \väl-ˈka-nik, vȯl-\
Definition of VOLCANIC for Kids
: of, relating to, or produced by a volcano <volcanic ash>
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