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fumarole

fu·ma·role
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fyoo-muh-rohl]
    • /ˈfyu məˌroʊl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fyoo-muh-rohl]
    • /ˈfyu məˌroʊl/

Definitions of fumarole word

  • noun fumarole a hole in or near a volcano, from which vapor rises. 1
  • noun fumarole An opening in or near a volcano, through which hot sulfurous gases emerge. 1
  • noun fumarole a vent in or near a volcano from which hot gases, esp steam, are emitted 0
  • noun fumarole a vent in a volcanic area, from which smoke and gases arise 0
  • noun fumarole An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity. 0

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Origin of fumarole

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < French fumerolle < Late Latin fūmāriōlum, diminutive of Latin fūmārium smoke chamber, equivalent to fūm(us) smoke + -ārium -arium; see -ole1

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Parts of speech for Fumarole

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fumarole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fumarole usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with fumarole

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