Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies volcanoes, their eruptions, and the resulting effects on the environment.

“The team of volcanists worked together to analyze the data collected from the volcanic eruption.”

2. noun

A person who is skilled in the art of excavating and working with volcanic materials, such as lava rocks or obsidian.

“The volcanist carefully extracted the ancient artifacts from the volcanic ash.”

3. verb

To excavate and work with volcanic materials.

“The archaeologists volcanist the site to uncover new artifacts.”