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eruptive

American  
[ih-ruhp-tiv] / ɪˈrʌp tɪv /

adjective

  1. bursting forth, or tending to burst forth.

  2. pertaining to or of the nature of an eruption.

  3. Geology. noting a rock formed by the eruption of molten material.

  4. Pathology. causing or accompanied by an eruption or rash.

noun

  1. Geology. an eruptive rock.

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

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