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vulcan

 

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Noun vulcan has 1 sense
  1. Vulcan - (Roman mythology) god of fire and metal working; counterpart of Greek Hephaestus
    --1 is a kind of
    Roman deity

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Term: Vulcan

*Definition:*

- Noun (Mythology): In ancient Roman mythology, Vulcan is the Roman god of fire and metalworking. He is known as the blacksmith of the gods and is associated with volcanoes and destructive fire.

- Noun (Astronomy): Vulcan is a hypothetical planet that was believed to exist between the orbit of Mercury and the Sun in the 19th century, but has not been confirmed.

- Noun (Geology): Vulcan is a term used to describe a vent or fissure in the Earth's crust from which molten rock, gases, and ash are emitted during a volcanic eruption.

- Noun (Science Fiction): Vulcan is a fictional planet in the Star Trek franchise. It is the homeworld of the logical and emotion-suppressing Vulcan race, including the iconic character Mr. Spock.

*Example Sentences:*

- Mythology: In ancient Roman mythology, Vulcan is often portrayed as a skilled blacksmith who forges weapons for the gods.

- Astronomy: Astronomers of the 19th century believed in the existence of Vulcan, a hypothetical planet that they thought existed close to the Sun.

- Geology: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD resulted in a massive release of ash and lava from the volcanic vent known as Vulcan.

- Science Fiction: The character of Spock from Star Trek is a Vulcan, known for his trademark logical thinking and suppressing his emotions.

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