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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyoo-muh-rohl]
- /ˈfyu məˌroʊl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
noun
adjective
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preposition
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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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