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orifice

/ɔːrɪf/ noun · British & US
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What does orifice mean?

noun

A natural opening or passage in a solid object, such as a hole or a slit. A mouth or opening of a pipe, tube, or other conduit.

Example

"The orifice of the volcano was a massive opening that led to a cavernous interior."

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