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hot spring
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hot spring
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A natural spring producing warm water, usually at a temperature above that of the human body.
hot spring
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a natural spring of mineral water at a temperature of 21°C (70°F) or above, found in areas of volcanic activity Also called thermal spring
hot spring
A spring of warm water, usually having a temperature greater than that of the human body.
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Noun1.hot spring - a natural spring of water at a temperature of 70 F or abovehot spring - a natural spring of water at a temperature of 70 F or above
thermal spring
natural spring, outpouring, fountain, spring, outflow - a natural flow of ground water
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hot spring n → sorgente f termale
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