diatreme

noun

di·​a·​treme

ˈdīə‧ˌtrēm

plural -s

: a small generally circular volcanic vent produced by gaseous explosion usually preceded by deep-seated rock fusion by hot gases

Word History

Etymology

dia- + Greek trēma hole

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