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.
| 1796 Kirwan Elem. Min. (ed. 2) I. 445 This theory having appeared unsatisfactory to many of the volcanists themselves, they next devised [etc.]. 1815 W. Phillips Min. & Geol. 68 Two distinct parties, distinguished according to the notion they embrace, by the appellations of Volcanists and Neptunists. 1850 Ansted Elem. Geol., Min. etc. Gloss., Volcanist... A term of reproach belonging now only to the history of geology. 1971 H. 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.
| 1828–32 Webster. 1848 Daubeny Descr. Volcanos 142 The neighbouring country to the north of Vicenza is interesting to the volcanist. |