Hydrothermal

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, or relating to hot water. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or relating to emanations of hot water that are rich in minerals, or to the rocks formed from them. not-comparable

Example

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"At the bottom of the ocean, there are small underwater volcanoes spewing scalding hot water, gases, and chemicals like methane and ammonia. They're called hydrothermal vents."

Etymology

From hydro- + thermal.

Related phrases

hydrothermal circulationhydrothermal vent

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