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
    • 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
    Synonym: (archaic) stufa

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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