eruption
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
eruption (countable and uncountable, plural eruptions)
- A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
- A sudden release of pressure or tension.
- There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.
- An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano
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sudden release of pressure or tension
infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing
Interlingua[edit]
Noun[edit]
eruption (plural eruptiones)