Synonyms for plutonism
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The old geological theory that the rocks forming the Earth were formed in fire by volcanic activity, with a continuing gradual process of weathering and erosion, then deposited on the sea bed, re-formed into layers of sedimentary rock by heat and pressure, and raised again.
Forms
- Plural
- plutonisms → volcanisms…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| plutonism | falling | |
| volcanism | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- volcanism