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单词 solfatara
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Definition of solfatara in English:

solfatara

noun ˌsɒlfəˈtɑːrə
Geology
  • A volcanic crater emitting sulphurous and other gases.

    〔地质〕硫质喷气孔

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Hydrogen sulfide and steam belch from these fumaroles or solfataras located on the floor of Hawaii's Kilauea Caldera.
    • Other solfataras and fumaroles have produced a plethora of sulfates, and it is plausible that additional sulfates occur at El Desierto.
    • In contrast to P. capillare, no D. lanuginosum plants were observed outside of active solfataras.
    • Most of the mountains are clastic stratovolcanic sediments (ashes and tuff), and the abundant solfataras and fumaroles, many of which are still active, are the last phases of the volcanism.
    • This mountain is capped by several castellated masses of basaltic lava, much weather-worn and decomposed by the acid vapours evolved from the surrounding solfataras.
    Synonyms
    hollow, bowl, basin, pan, hole, cavity, pocket

Origin

Late 18th century: from the name of a volcano near Naples, from Italian solfo 'sulphur'.

Definition of solfatara in US English:

solfatara

noun
Geology
  • A volcanic crater emitting only sulfurous and other gases.

    〔地质〕硫质喷气孔

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Most of the mountains are clastic stratovolcanic sediments (ashes and tuff), and the abundant solfataras and fumaroles, many of which are still active, are the last phases of the volcanism.
    • Hydrogen sulfide and steam belch from these fumaroles or solfataras located on the floor of Hawaii's Kilauea Caldera.
    • In contrast to P. capillare, no D. lanuginosum plants were observed outside of active solfataras.
    • This mountain is capped by several castellated masses of basaltic lava, much weather-worn and decomposed by the acid vapours evolved from the surrounding solfataras.
    • Other solfataras and fumaroles have produced a plethora of sulfates, and it is plausible that additional sulfates occur at El Desierto.
    Synonyms
    hollow, bowl, basin, pan, hole, cavity, pocket

Origin

Late 18th century: from the name of a volcano near Naples, from Italian solfo ‘sulfur’.

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