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volcanist|ˈvɒlkənɪst|
[f. volcan-o n. + -ist, or a. F. volcaniste.]
1. An asserter of the igneous origin of certain geological formations; a Plutonist or Vulcanist. Cf. vulcanist 3.
1796Kirwan Elem. Min. (ed. 2) I. 445 This theory having appeared unsatisfactory to many of the volcanists themselves, they next devised [etc.]. 1815W. Phillips Min. & Geol. 68 Two distinct parties, distinguished according to the notion they embrace, by the appellations of Volcanists and Neptunists. 1850Ansted Elem. Geol., Min. etc. Gloss., Volcanist... A term of reproach belonging now only to the history of geology. 1971H. Kondo Moon (1972) 14 The volcanists have three main arguments for believing that their theory is correct.
2. One who studies or is versed in volcanoes.
1828–32Webster. 1848Daubeny Descr. Volcanos 142 The neighbouring country to the north of Vicenza is interesting to the volcanist. |