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| vol·can·ic [ vol kánnik ] |
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1. of volcanoes: relating to or originating from a volcano
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2. consisting of volcanoes: characterized by or made up of volcanoes
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3. sudden and violent: characterized by sudden violent outbursts
  a volcanic temper
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| [Late 18th century. < French volcanique< volan "volcano"] |
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| vol·can·i·cal·ly adverb |
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