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Vinony

volcanologist

noun

  1. scientist who studies volcanic phenomena
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌvɒl.kəˈnɒ.lə.dʒɪst/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English volcanology Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English volcanologist From volcanology + -ist.

  1. One who is skilled in, professes or practices volcanology.

    “An underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon is gearing up for an eruption, according to volcanologists who are monitoring for activity.”