Eruption Definition
ĭ-rŭpshən
eruptions
noun
eruptions
A bursting forth or out, as of lava from a volcano.
Webster's New World
The act or process of erupting.
American Heritage
A throwing forth of lava, water, steam, etc.
Webster's New World
An instance of erupting.
American Heritage
A sudden outburst, as of emotion or social discontent.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Eruption
Noun
Singular:
eruption
Plural:
eruptionsOrigin of Eruption
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From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio
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