noun
- Plural of moffette; small openings or vents in the earth from which carbon dioxide and other gases are emitted, often found in volcanic regions.
Usage: geology; often used in scientific or technical contexts
Examples
- The moffettes in the volcanic region released carbon dioxide continuously.
- Scientists studied the moffettes to understand the subsurface gas composition.
- Visitors were warned to avoid the moffettes due to toxic gas emissions.