volcanogenic

[ vol-kuh-nuh-jen-ik ]

adjective

1. created by a volcano; of volcanic origin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of volcanogenic¹

First recorded in 1905–10; volcano ( def ) + -genic ( def )

Example Sentences

In the absence of any data to the contrary, we favor a rapid release that allows the majority of each perturbation to be volcanogenic but that does not preclude a metamorphic carbon source.

From Science Magazine