Fumarole
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.
"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"
Example
More examples"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"
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian fumarola. Likely a doublet of femerell.
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