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Vulcanian definition

Vul·ca·nian (vul kā′nē ən)

adjective

  1. of, characteristic of, or associated with Vulcan
  2. having to do with metalworking
  3. Geol.
    1. volcanic
    2. of or pertaining to a volcanic explosion emitting a large cloud of gases bearing fine ash and a mass of viscous lava that hardens in the air

Etymology: L Vulcanius, of Vulcan

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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