What fumaroles emit (5)

I believe the answer is:

steam

(Other definitions for steam that I've seen before include "Water vapour; impetus" , "Kettle emission" , "Travel in liner" , "Gas formed by vaporizing water at 100?C" , "Mates (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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