Volcanism

Alternative forms

• vulcanism

Origin

volcano + -ism

Full definition of volcanism

Noun

1. (volcanology) Any of the natural phenomena and processes associated with the action of volcanos, geysers and fumaroles

Synonyms

• volcanicity

Hyponyms

• cryovolcanism

Related terms

• volcanic
• volcanist
• volcanize
• volcanology