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volcanist

noun
vol·​can·​ist | \ -nə̇st\
plural -s

Definition of volcanist

1 : one who specializes in the study of volcanic phenomena
2 : plutonist

First Known Use of volcanist

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for volcanist

French volcaniste, from volcan volcano + -iste -ist

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