volcanic
adjective/vɒlˈkænɪk/
Frequency rank: #6,022 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or produced by a volcano.
Example sentence
The island was formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.
Synonyms & related words
- eruptive
- igneous
- magmatic
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