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单词 neovolcanic
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Definition of neovolcanic in English:

neovolcanic

adjective ˌniːəʊvɒlˈkanɪk
Geology
  • Of, relating to, or designating volcanic rocks and phenomena dating from the Tertiary period (up to about 65 million years ago) to the present time (contrasted with palaeovolcanic). Now often: specifically designating or relating to zones of recent volcanic activity.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From neo- + volcanic noun, after German neovulkanisch (H. Rosenbusch Mikroskopische Physiogr. der Massigen Gesteine (ed. 2) II. 6).

Definition of neovolcanic in US English:

neovolcanic

adjectiveˌniːəʊvɒlˈkanɪk
Geology
  • Of, relating to, or designating volcanic rocks and phenomena dating from the Tertiary period (up to about 65 million years ago) to the present time (contrasted with palaeovolcanic). Now often: specifically designating or relating to zones of recent volcanic activity.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From neo- + volcanic [noun], after German neovulkanisch (H. Rosenbusch Mikroskopische Physiogr. der Massigen Gesteine (ed. 2) II. 6).

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