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eruption

[ih-ruhp-shuhn]

noun

  1. an issuing forth suddenly and violently; outburst; outbreak.

  2. Geology.the ejection of molten rock, steam, etc., as from a volcano or geyser.

  3. something that is erupted or ejected, as molten rock, volcanic ash, or steam.

  4. Pathology.

    1. the breaking out of a rash or the like.

    2. a rash or exanthem.



eruption

  1. The release of gas, ash, molten materials, or hot water into the atmosphere or onto the Earth's surface from a volcano or other opening in the Earth's surface.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • eruptional adjective
  • noneruption noun
  • preeruption noun
  • reeruption noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of eruption1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin ŧܱپō- (stem of ŧܱپō ). See erupt, -ion
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The full scale of the eruption is currently unclear and disruption appears to be minimal.

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The eruption of anger at his support for Trump’s spending bill in mid-March made Schumer realize that being confronted by irate Democrats in deep-blue states wouldn’t make for good photo ops.

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The eruption of the legal battle raised new questions about the fate of the tariffs, which have rattled the global economy since the White House started threatening the measures earlier this year.

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Earlier this month, scientists witnessed the first volcanic eruption underwater for the first time.

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West Nile virus causes either very minor symptoms or none at all - but around 20% of cases can experience headaches, high fever and skin eruptions.

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