Vulcanism

See also: vulcanism

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Vulcan +‎ -ism.

Proper noun

Vulcanism

  1. (historical) The belief, held mostly in the 18th century, that rocks were formed in fire. It was a rival theory to Neptunism.

Synonyms
  • Vulcanist
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