Epithermally

/ˌɛpɪˈθɜːrməli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to or characterized by epithermal conditions or processes.

Etymology

From epithermal + -ly (English adverb suffix). This technical adverb describes how geological processes occur.

Kelly Says

Geologists might say ore was 'formed epithermally' to explain to colleagues that hot fluids created it near the surface, which is shorthand for a complex underground story!

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