"Vulcanism" meaning in All languages combined

See Vulcanism on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Vulcan + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Vulcan|ism}} Vulcan + -ism Head templates: {{en-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. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Geology, Obsolete scientific theories Synonyms: Plutonism, volcanism, vulcanism Related terms: Vulcanist

Alternative forms

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