: a volcanic rock
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Adjective
a man with a volcanic temper that could go off at any moment
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Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
On May 18, 1980, the north slope of Mount Saint Helens, a volcanic peak in the Cascades Range, was blasted away in an eruption that killed 57 people and devastated an area of approximately 200 square miles.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Soil types include alluvial, sedimentary, and volcanic, all of which contribute to the complex flavor profile of these amazing Oakville AVA wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Samples returned during the Apollo missions have linked this to higher concentrations of heat-producing radioactive elements such as thorium, whose decay likely fueled ancient volcanic eruptions, while much of the rest of the moon remained comparatively cooler.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
On May 18, 1980, the north slope of Mount Saint Helens, a volcanic peak in the Cascades Range, was blasted away in an eruption that killed 57 people and devastated an area of approximately 200 square miles.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Its wide variety of landscapes, many volcanic and at high elevations, create ideal climates for different terroirs, a French term to describe how wines vary in taste and structure based on soil, elevation, slope, aspect, and in some cases, cultural norms around production.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
Soil types include alluvial, sedimentary, and volcanic, all of which contribute to the complex flavor profile of these amazing Oakville AVA wines.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Volcanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanic. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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