vesuvian

vɪˈsuːviən

Definition

Definition of vesuvian - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

volcanic

TECH.

related to Mount Vesuvius or volcanic activity

TECH.

The vesuvian landscape was both beautiful and dangerous.

igneous

volcanic

intense

Rare

intensely passionate or explosive in nature

Rare

Her vesuvian enthusiasm inspired everyone around her.

fiery

volatile

geology

TECH.

pertaining to the mineral vesuvianite

TECH.

The vesuvian hue of the gemstone was captivating.

Noun

geology

TECH.

mineral used as a gemstone

TECH.

The jeweler admired the vesuvian in the necklace.

idocrase

pyrotechnics

Dated

type of firework that emits a shower of sparks

Dated

The night sky was lit up by a spectacular Vesuvian..

firecracker

sparkler

cigar match

Rare

match used for lighting cigars

Rare

He lit his cigar with a vesuvian.

cigar lighter

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Images of vesuvian

mineral used as a gemstone
type of firework that emits a shower of sparks
match used for lighting cigars

Origin of vesuvian

Latin, Vesuvius (volcano) + -an (related to)

Examples of vesuvian in a sentence

Scientists studied the vesuvian ash layers for clues.
His vesuvian temper often got him into trouble.
The debate turned vesuvian, with both sides shouting.
The jeweler specialized in vesuvian stones.
Collectors sought out vesuvian minerals for their rarity.
The museum displayed a rare vesuvian in its mineral collection.

She inherited a ring with a vesuvian from her grandmother.
The Vesuvian burst into a cascade of colors.
Children watched in awe as the Vesuvian sparkled.
He always carried a vesuvian in his pocket.
The vesuvian was a popular choice among smokers.

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French:vésuvien, vésuvianite, ...
German:vulkanisch, Vesuvianit, ...
Italian:vesuviano, idocrasio, ...
Spanish:vesubiano, pirotecnia vesuviana, ...
Portuguese:vesuviano, vesuvianita, ...
Chinese:维苏威火山的, 佛苏石, ...
Japanese:火山の, ヴェスヴィアン, ...
Arabic:بَرْكانِي, وَسُوفِيَانِيت, ...
Hebrew:וולקני, וֶזוּבִיָאן, ...
Russian:везувийский, везувиан, ...
Ukrainian:везувійський, везувіан, ...
Hindi:ज्वालामुखीय, वेसुवियन रत्न, ...
Bengali:ভিসুভিয়াস সম্পর্কিত, ভিসুভিয়ান, ...
Catalan:vesuvià, idocrasa, ...
Czech:sopečný, vesuvián, ...
Danish:vesuviansk, vesuvian, ...
Dutch:vulkanisch, idocraat, ...
Greek:βεζουβιανός, βερουβιανός, ...
Hungarian:vulkáni, vezuvián, ...
Khmer:ពាក់ព័ន្ធនឹងភ្នំវេស៊ូវីយូស, វេស៊ូវីអាន, ...
Korean:화산의, 베수비안, ...
Persian:وزووی, آتش‌بازی وسوویان, ...
Polish:wezuwiański, wazuwianit, ...
Portuguese (BR):vesuviano, vesuvianita, ...
Romanian:vezuvian, idocrase, ...
Swedish:vulkanisk, vesuvianit, ...
Thai:เกี่ยวกับภูเขาไฟวิสุเวียส, แร่ที่ใช้เป็นอัญมณี, ...
Turkish:volkanik, vesuvian taşı, ...
Vietnamese:núi lửa Vesuvian, đá vesuvian, ...

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Definition of vesuvian - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

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