eruption

[ ih-ruhp-shuhn ]

/ ɪˈrʌp ʃən /

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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.

Origin of eruption

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin ēruptiōn- (stem of ēruptiō). See erupt, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM eruption

e·rup·tion·al, adjectivenon·e·rup·tion, nounpre·e·rup·tion, nounre·e·rup·tion, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH eruption

eruption , irruption

Words nearby eruption

eructation, erudite, erudition, erumpent, erupt, eruption, eruptive, eruptive xanthoma, eruv, E.R.V., ervil

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Example sentences from the Web for eruption

The rage that Marvin has embodied, a man on the edge of eruption, is always a badly wounded man.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The animals are supposedly evacuating themselves in anticipation of an eruption at the park, which sits on a huge volcanic system.
Turns Out, a Video of Bison Purportedly Fleeing Yellowstone Is a Hoax|Timothy Lesle|April 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Economists will long debate the macro-economic effects of this eruption of federal funds.
David's Bookclub: The New New Deal|David Frum|December 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
If the eruption lasts for years, will we be in a new giant game of weather roulette?
Flying Into the Threat|Clive Irving|April 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Gillibrand exclaims, punctuating her eruption with a brisk swat to my kneecap.
Gillibrand Fights Back|Lloyd Grove|January 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Then he remarked that the eruption of Vesuvius was waning and the trouble nearly over for this time.
Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad|Edith Van Dyne
Perk is a human volcano, an' he's got to have an eruption just about so often or he can't be happy.
Motor Matt's "Century" Run|Stanley R. Matthews
The eruption is a progressive thing, each day's crop coming to full bloom and dying out as the next day's crop develops.
Rural Hygiene|Henry N. Ogden
During the four and a half centuries that followed the eruption of 1302, we have no record of Ischian earthquakes.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes|Charles Davison
When the eruption had ceased, it was found that the whole mountain had disappeared.
At Last|Charles Kingsley

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.

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.

单词	eruption
释义	eruption [ ih-ruhp-shuhn ] / ɪˈrʌp ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR eruption ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of eruption 1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin ēruptiōn- (stem of ēruptiō). See erupt, -ion OTHER WORDS FROM eruption e·rup·tion·al, adjectivenon·e·rup·tion, nounpre·e·rup·tion, nounre·e·rup·tion, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH eruption eruption , irruption Words nearby eruption eructation, erudite, erudition, erumpent, erupt, eruption, eruptive, eruptive xanthoma, eruv, E.R.V., ervil Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for eruption The rage that Marvin has embodied, a man on the edge of eruption, is always a badly wounded man. The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile\|Robert Ward\|January 3, 2015\|DAILY BEAST The animals are supposedly evacuating themselves in anticipation of an eruption at the park, which sits on a huge volcanic system. Turns Out, a Video of Bison Purportedly Fleeing Yellowstone Is a Hoax\|Timothy Lesle\|April 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Economists will long debate the macro-economic effects of this eruption of federal funds. David's Bookclub: The New New Deal\|David Frum\|December 1, 2012\|DAILY BEAST If the eruption lasts for years, will we be in a new giant game of weather roulette? Flying Into the Threat\|Clive Irving\|April 18, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Gillibrand exclaims, punctuating her eruption with a brisk swat to my kneecap. Gillibrand Fights Back\|Lloyd Grove\|January 18, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Then he remarked that the eruption of Vesuvius was waning and the trouble nearly over for this time. Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad\|Edith Van Dyne Perk is a human volcano, an' he's got to have an eruption just about so often or he can't be happy. Motor Matt's "Century" Run\|Stanley R. Matthews The eruption is a progressive thing, each day's crop coming to full bloom and dying out as the next day's crop develops. Rural Hygiene\|Henry N. Ogden During the four and a half centuries that followed the eruption of 1302, we have no record of Ischian earthquakes. A Study of Recent Earthquakes\|Charles Davison When the eruption had ceased, it was found that the whole mountain had disappeared. At Last\|Charles Kingsley Words related to eruption explosion, burst, flare-up, breakout, outbreak, blast, outburst, gust, flow, access, discharge, sally, vomiting, venting, blow-up 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 Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. 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. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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eruption

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