Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Fumaroles

👉 Fumaroles are small, often spherical, metallic or copper oxide crystals that form when a metal reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture. They can be found in various geological formations and have been used as a source of heat or light for centuries. In physics, they are also known as "fumaroles" because their appearance resembles fumaroles, which are cylindrical openings formed by gas bubbles rising from the surface of water. The term "fumarole" is derived from the Greek word

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