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- [vol-kuh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈvɒl kəˌnɪz əm/
- /vˈɒlkənˌɪzəm/
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- [vol-kuh-niz-uh m]
- /ˈvɒl kəˌnɪz əm/
Definitions of volcanism word
- noun volcanism the phenomena connected with volcanoes and volcanic activity. 1
- noun volcanism those processes collectively that result in the formation of volcanoes and their products 0
- noun volcanism volcanic activity or phenomena 0
- noun volcanism (volcanology) Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles. 0
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Origin of volcanism
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; volcan(o) + -ism
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Parts of speech for Volcanism
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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volcanism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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volcanism usage trend in Literature
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- what roles do gases play in volcanism?
- what does volcanism mean?
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- what is hotspot volcanism?
- what is volcanism in geology?
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