fumarole

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Italian fumarola. Likely a doublet of femerell.

Noun[edit]

fumarole (plural fumaroles)

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

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fumarole f

  1. plural of fumarola