volcanic

• Zum Vulkan gehörend oder von ihm stammend; auch bildlich für etwas Explosives oder sehr Intensives verwendet.

Relating to or produced by a volcano; also used metaphorically to describe something explosive or intense.

1. Relating to volcanoesB1formal

   Connected with, produced by, or consisting of volcanoes.

   vulkanisch

   • The island has a volcanic landscape.
   • Volcanic eruptions can be extremely destructive.
   • The soil is rich due to volcanic ash deposits.

   Synonymeeruptiveigneous

2. Explosively unstableB2formal

   Characterized by sudden, violent, or explosive behavior or emotion.

   Explosiv und unberechenbar

   • His volcanic temper erupted without warning.
   • The political situation in the region is volcanic.
   • She has a volcanic personality, prone to outbursts.

   Synonymeeruptiveexplosivefieryimpetuousstormytempestuousturbulentvehementvolatile

   Antonymecalmcomposedcoolevenplacidserenestable

3. Igneous rock typeC1formalscientific

   Describing a type of igneous rock formed from lava that has solidified on or near the Earth's surface, such as rhyolite, andesite, or basalt.

   Vulkanisch

   • The cliff is made of volcanic rock.
   • Basalt is a common volcanic rock found on the ocean floor.
   • Geologists studied the volcanic formations in the area.

   Synonymeextrusive