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eruption

[ ih-ruhp-shuhn ]
/ ɪˈrʌp ŹƒÉ™n /
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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.
  1. the breaking out of a rash or the like.
  2. a rash or exanthem.
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Origin of eruption

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin ēruptiōn- (stem of ēruptiō). See erupt, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM eruption

eĀ·rupĀ·tionĀ·al, adjectivenonĀ·eĀ·rupĀ·tion, nounpreĀ·eĀ·rupĀ·tion, nounreĀ·eĀ·rupĀ·tion, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH eruption

eruption , irruption
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How to use eruption in a sentence

Medical definitions for eruption

eruption
[ Ä­-rÅ­p′shən ]

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

e•rup′tive (-tÄ­v) adj.
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Scientific definitions for eruption

eruption
[ Ä­-rÅ­p′shən ]

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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