Other Word Forms
- eruptively adverb
- eruptiveness noun
- eruptivity noun
- noneruptive adjective
- posteruptive adjective
- preeruptive adjective
- preeruptively adverb
- uneruptive adjective
Etymology
Origin of eruptive
From the French word éruptif, dating back to 1640–50. See erupt, -ive
Example Sentences
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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
By the early hours of January 16, all eruptive activity had ceased.
From National Geographic
As history illustrates, Mount St. Helens has an eruptive personality.
From Seattle Times
Historical accounts and studies of ancient volcanic rocks show that times of volcanic repose transition into loud seismic and eruptive awakenings in a cycle that’s transpired several times in the past few millennia.
From National Geographic
So far, the team has found four previously unrecognized ignimbrite units at Sour Creek, suggesting at least four eruptive pulses.
From Scientific American
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