fumarole
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Contents |
[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From the Italian fumarola.
[edit] Noun
fumarole (plural fumaroles)
- An opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases.
- 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.
[edit] Related terms
[edit] Translations
opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases
[edit] Anagrams
[edit] Italian
[edit] Noun
fumarole f.
- Plural form of fumarola.
