adjective
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erupting or tending to erupt
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resembling or of the nature of an eruption
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(of rocks) formed from such products as ash and lava resulting from volcanic eruptions
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(of a disease) characterized by skin eruptions
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of eruptive
From the French word éruptif, dating back to 1640–50. See erupt, -ive
Example Sentences
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The airport later confirmed on social media that the suspension had been extended a further four hours "due to increased eruptive activity".
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Inspired by the 1771 watercolor Night view of a current of lava by British-Italian artist Pietro Fabris, Hamilton's concept relied on light and motion to replicate glowing lava and eruptive bursts.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2025
And a planned field campaign this month to Waesche will explore the possibility that climate change could reawaken ice-bound volcanoes, whose hot, eruptive bursts could in turn accelerate ice loss in a new, dangerous feedback.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 2, 2024
By the early hours of January 16, all eruptive activity had ceased.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 17, 2024
Then there was an eruptive movement, people pushing forward, other people pushing back.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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