What is the definition of Vulcanists? | Dictionary.net

VULCANISTS

\vˈʌlkɐnˌɪsts], \vˈʌlkɐnˌɪsts], \v_ˈʌ_l_k_ɐ_n_ˌɪ_s_t_s]\

Definitions of VULCANISTS

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

Sort: Oldest first

A term applied to those geologists who contend that igneous action was present in the formation and modification of the earth's crust.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

In Geol., upholders of the Huttonian theory (q.v.) ; opponents of the Neptunian or Wernerian (q.v.) theory.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

Word of the day

plagiarization

the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

View More

Nearby Words