volcanic

BrE /ˈvɒl.kən.ɪk/ AmE /ˈvɑːl.kə.nɪk/

adjective en → es

1 OF VOLCANOES [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to or caused by a volcano

volcánico, de volcanes

  • a volcanic eruption

Collocations volcanic activity · volcanic ash

  • The area is prone to volcanic eruptions.

    La zona está propensa a erupciones volcánicas.

2 EXTREMELY HOT [attributive / predicative] B2

extremely hot and violent, like the inside of an active volcano

ardiente, caliente como un volcán

  • a volcanic temper

Collocations volcanic anger · volcanic passion

  • She has a volcanic temper.

    Ella tiene un carácter volcánico.