solfatara
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of solfatara
1770–80; < Italian (Neapolitan) solfatara, derivative of solfo < Latin sulfur; see sulfur
Example Sentences
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Its present state is that of a solfatara; and it is rather an object of curious investigation, than of imposing aspect.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 by Ross, Thomasina
From the inquiries I made, however, I apprehend that it is a kind of solfatara.
From The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes by Craig, Austin
South of Burauen rises the mountain ridge of Manacagan, on the further slope of which is a large solfatara, which yields sulphur for the powder manufactory in Manila, and for commerce.
From The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes by Craig, Austin
—Montserrat, a solfatara; fine porphyritic lavas with large crystals of feldspar and hornblende near Galloway, according to Mr. Nugent.—Nevis, a solfatara.—St.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 by Ross, Thomasina
At present, as we hear from travellers who have ascended it, the crater, like that of Popocatepetl, is in the condition of a solfatara, sending out jets of steam and sulphurous acid gas.
From Anahuac : or, Mexico and the Mexicans, Ancient and Modern by Tylor, Edward Burnett
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