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volcano
volcanic mountain
[C] Countable
pl: volcanoes
This term evokes a sense of dormant power and sudden, catastrophic release. It is often used to describe a geographical feature that is a ticking time bomb, creating a tension between a peaceful exterior and a violent interior.
In a psychological or social sense, the word describes a buildup of suppressed emotion. When someone is described as a volcano, it suggests they have been bottling up anger or passion to the point where an explosive outburst is inevitable.
Countable when referring to the individual geological structures found across the globe.
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Examples
That is a volcano.