stratovolcano

[ strey-toh-vol-key-noh, strat-oh- ]
/ ˌstreɪ toʊ vɒlˈkeɪ noʊ, ˌstræt oʊ- /

noun, plural stra·to·vol·ca·noes stra·to·vol·ca·nos.

a large, steep volcano built up of alternating layers of lava and ash or cinders.
Also called composite volcano.

Scientific definitions for composite volcano (1 of 2)

composite volcano

See under volcano.

Scientific definitions for composite volcano (2 of 2)

stratovolcano
[ străt′ō-vŏl-kānō ]

See under volcano.