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单词 eruption
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eruption

noun

erup·​tion i-ˈrəp-shən How to pronounce eruption (audio)
1
a
: an act, process, or instance of erupting
b
: the breaking out of a rash on the skin or mucous membrane
2
: a product of erupting (such as a skin rash)

Synonyms

  • agony
  • blaze
  • burst
  • ebullition
  • explosion
  • fit
  • flare
  • flare-up
  • flash
  • flush
  • gale
  • gush
  • gust
  • outburst
  • paroxysm
  • spasm
  • storm
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Example Sentences

a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history
Recent Examples on the Web Meradalir valley after a volcanic eruption began last week. Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Aug. 2022 On the morning of August 27, 1883, a volcanic eruption began. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 25 May 2022 Then a second eruption began on Jan. 15 at about 5:10 p.m. local time, according to NOAA. Alice Chambers, ABC News, 21 Jan. 2022 The most recent eruption began in December 2021, with gas, steam, and ash plumes rising about 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) into the air. Rhea Mogul, Teele Rebane And Eric Cheung, CNN, 19 Jan. 2022 Lava flows descending toward the Atlantic Ocean from a volcanic ridge have covered 2,400 acres of land since the eruption began on Sept. 19, data from the European Union’s satellite monitoring service, showed. Emilio Morenatti, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2021 The eruption began last week in the Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit on the Big Island. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2021 The eruption began over the weekend following a week of moderate earthquakes shaking the island. Eric Mack, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2021 The current eruption of violence began a month ago in Jerusalem. Time, 14 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

eruption

noun

erup·​tion i-ˈrəp-shən How to pronounce eruption (audio)
1
: an instance of a volcano exploding
2
: the bursting out of material from a volcano
3
: the sudden occurrence or appearance of something

Medical Definition

eruption

noun

erup·​tion i-ˈrəp-shən How to pronounce eruption (audio)
1
: an act, process, or instance of erupting
the eruption of the tooth from the gum
specifically : the breaking out of an exanthem or enanthem on the skin or mucous membrane (as in measles)
2
: something produced by an act or process of erupting: as
a
: the condition of the skin or mucous membrane caused by erupting
b
: one of the lesions (as a pustule) constituting this condition

eruption

noun

1
as in explosion
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • explosion
  • outburst
  • burst
  • blaze
  • flash
  • gust
  • paroxysm
  • flare
  • gale
  • spasm
  • ebullition
  • storm
  • frenzy
  • flare-up
  • flush
  • agony
  • gush
  • fit
  • rage
  • tantrum
  • blowup
  • rapture
  • firestorm
  • ecstasy
  • transport
  • delirium
  • furor
  • grouch
2
as in firing
the act or an instance of exploding the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • explosion
  • firing
  • bursting
  • detonation
  • blast
  • outburst
  • burst
  • blowup
  • shooting
  • blowout
  • boom
  • flare-up
  • discharge
  • pop
  • airburst
  • bang
  • groundburst

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • implosion
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