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eruption
[ ih-ruhp-shuhn ]
/ ÉŖĖrŹp ŹÉn /
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noun
an issuing forth suddenly and violently; outburst; outbreak.
Geology. the ejection of molten rock, steam, etc., as from a volcano or geyser.
something that is erupted or ejected, as molten rock, volcanic ash, or steam.
Pathology.
- the breaking out of a rash or the like.
- a rash or exanthem.
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Origin of eruption
OTHER WORDS FROM eruption
eĀ·rupĀ·tionĀ·al, adjectivenonĀ·eĀ·rupĀ·tion, nounpreĀ·eĀ·rupĀ·tion, nounreĀ·eĀ·rupĀ·tion, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH eruption
eruption , irruptionWords nearby eruption
eructation, erudite, erudition, erumpent, erupt, eruption, eruptive, eruptive xanthoma, eruv, E.R.V., ervil
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Medical definitions for eruption
eruption
[ Ä-rÅpā²shÉn ]
n.
An appearance of a rash or blemish on the skin.
Such a rash or blemish.
The emergence of a tooth through the gums.
Other words from eruption
eā¢rupā²tive (-tÄv) adj.The American HeritageĀ® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for eruption
eruption
[ Ä-rÅpā²shÉn ]
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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