Definition of "volcanogenic" []

• Of volcanic origin. (adjective)

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• "The territory of the Talysh region is formed from Paleogenic volcanic and volcanogenic-sedimentary deposits."
• "The Ambler district is copper-rich volcanogenic massive sulphide mineralized belt that is thought to be the world's largest undeveloped VMS deposit."
• "The second stage of development of the Hassaï mine involves the mining of the volcanogenic massive sulphide VMS deposits underlying the mined-out pits."