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hot spring

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hot spring
n.
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 springhot 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
Translations
hot spring n → sorgente f termale
hot spring n → sorgente f termale


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It was volcanic in origin, and was now fringed on three sides by coral reefs; some fumaroles to the northward, and a hot spring, were the only vestiges of the forces that had long since originated it.
The Island of Doctor Moreau by Wells, H.G. View in context
Near one of their encampments there was a hot spring continually emitting a cloud of vapor.
Astoria or Anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains by Irving, Washington View in context
He would send his trunk up to Shelly Hot Springs on Joe's ticket.
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