volcanic
word
Definition
Related to or made by a volcano. It is often used to describe rocks, eruptions, or areas shaped by volcanic activity.
Usage & Nuances
'Volcanic' is mainly used as an adjective with nouns like 'ash', 'eruption', 'rock', and 'island'. It can also describe something very intense, like 'volcanic anger'. Not the same as 'volcano' (the mountain itself).
Spanish: volcánico - volcánicaPortuguese (BR): vulcânico - vulcânicaPortuguese (PT): vulcânico - vulcânicaChinese (Simplified): 火山的Chinese (Traditional): 火山的Hindi: ज्वालामुखीयArabic: بُركانيBengali: আগ্নেয়Russian: вулканическийJapanese: 火山のVietnamese: núi lửaKorean: 화산의Turkish: volkanikUrdu: آتش فشانیIndonesian: vulkanik
Example Sentences
There was a major volcanic eruption last year.
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Hawaii is famous for its volcanic islands.
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The volcanic ash covered the town.
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Many famous wines are grown in volcanic soil.
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The region’s amazing beaches are surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes.
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She has a volcanic temper—be careful what you say around her.
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