— volcanically , adv. — volcanicity /vol'keuh nis"i tee/ , n.
/vol kan"ik/ , adj.
1. of or pertaining to a volcano: a volcanic eruption.
2. discharged from or produced by volcanoes: volcanic mud.
3. characterized by the presence of volcanoes: a volcanic area.
4. suggestive of or resembling a volcano; potentially explosive; volatile: a volcanic temper.
[ 1765-75; VOLCAN(O) + -IC; cf. F volcanique ]