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solfatara Definition


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solfatara
noun
    solfataras
    1. A volcanic vent emitting only gases, especially one emitting acid gases, such as hydrochloric acid and sulphur dioxide, and water vapour.
Etymology: 18c: named after Solfatara, a volcano near Naples, from Italian solfo sulphur.



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