fumarole

See also: Fumarole

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian fumarola.

Noun

fumarole (plural fumaroles)

  1. An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.
    • 2003: Masaya did not offer an opportunity to sample high-temperature fumaroles, but its neighbors, Momotombo and Cerro Negro volcanoes, are noted for their fumarolic activity — L.J. Wardell, P. Delmelle, T. Fischer, J.L. Lewicki, E. Malavassi, J. Stix, W. Strauch, Volcanic gas workshop features state-of-the-art measurement techniques.

Translations
opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases

Anagrams

Italian

Noun

fumarole f

  1. plural of fumarola
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