fumarole

See also: Fumarole

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian fumarola. Likely a doublet of femerell.

Noun

fumarole (plural fumaroles)

  1. An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.
    Alternative form: fumerole
    Synonym: (archaic) stufa
    • 2003, 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:
      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

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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