eruption
[ ih-ruhp-shuh n ]
/ ɪˈrʌp ʃən /
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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OTHER WORDS FROM eruption
e·rup·tion·al, adjectivenon·e·rup·tion, nounpre·e·rup·tion, nounre·e·rup·tion, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH eruption
eruption irruptionWords nearby eruption
eructation, erudite, erudition, erumpent, erupt, eruption, eruptive, eruptive xanthoma, eruv, erv, ervil
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Medical definitions for eruption
eruption
[ ĭ-rŭp′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 (-tĭv) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for eruption
eruption
[ ĭ-rŭp′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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