Fumarole
noun
- An opening in the ground that emits steam and gases due to volcanic activity.
"2003: 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 — 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."
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
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About the Word "Fumarole"
Fumarole is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "fumarole" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Fumarole" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "fumarole" is a medium-scoring word.