adjective

hydrothermal

hydrothermal

They discovered a hydrothermal vent on the ocean floor.

They discovered a hydrothermal vent on the ocean floor.

((hydrothermal + noun)) A hydrothermal vent is a fissure on the seafloor.

Synonyms: geothermal

From Greek 'hydro' (water) + 'thermē' (heat).

Think 'hydro' (water) + 'thermal' (heat) = hot water.

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