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Definition of eruption - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
volcanoTECH. violent ejection of lava from a volcanoTECH.
- The eruption of Mount Vesuvius was catastrophic.
2.
disturbancesudden outburst of something, typically something unwelcome
- The sudden eruption of violence shocked the peaceful village..
3.
medicalTECH. infection causing a skin rash or blemishTECH.
- She had an eruption on her arm after the hike.
4.
dentistryTECH. emergence of a tooth breaking through the gumTECH.
- The baby's first tooth eruption was painful.
Images of eruption
violent ejection of lava from a volcano
Expressions with eruption
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sudden and intense release of feelings
Her volcanic eruption of emotions took everyone by surprise.
sudden release of lava and gases from a volcano
The volcanic eruption caused widespread damage to the nearby town.
visible outbreak on the body surface, such as rash, spots, or bumps
After the allergy test, a skin eruption appeared on his arm within minutes.
skin rash caused by medication
The patient developed a drug eruption after taking antibiotics.
lava emerging from a ground crack
The fissure eruption created a vast lava field.
type of volcanic eruption characterized by tall, sustained ash columns
The Plinian eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 was highly destructive..
skin rash caused by sunlight exposure
She developed a polymorphous light eruption after the beach trip.
Origin of eruption
Latin, eruptio (a breaking out)
Terms with eruption included in their meaning
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natural disaster
large sea wave caused by underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
eruption
brief powerful eruption of particles from the sun's surface
geology
fine particles of rock ejected by a volcano during an eruption
eruption
sudden eruption of disease or conflict
eruption
erupt suddenly with force or emotion
astronomy
sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun
solar eruption
eruption of solar material from the sun's surface
volcano
in a state of eruption or change
skin condition
sudden rash or eruption on the skin
doctor term
eruption of oval marks on torso, often red and flaky
pyrotechnics
firework resembling a volcanic eruption
geology
fall of ash from a volcanic eruption
volcano
ground-hugging cloud from a volcanic eruption
eruption history
natural landmark known for its 1955 eruption
medical
eruption on the skin occurring as a symptom of a disease
geological
eruption of lava from a volcanic vent
volcano
volcanic island in Indonesia known for 1883 eruption
geology
volcanic island in Indonesia known for 1883 eruption
dentistry
process of tooth eruption
active eruption
actively bursting out or erupting
volcano warning
notification of imminent volcanic eruption
large eruption
volcano producing eruptions over 1,000 cubic kilometers in volume
acr: Volcanic Explosivity Index
measures how big a volcano eruption is
volcanology
describing a volcanic eruption with explosive outbursts
Examples of eruption in a sentence
Scientists monitored the eruption closely for any changes. The eruption of laughter was unexpected. An eruption of applause filled the room. An eruption appeared on his face suddenly. The doctor treated the eruption quickly. The dentist explained the process of tooth eruption.
Eruption of wisdom teeth can cause discomfort.
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- French:éruption, explosion, ...
- German:Ausbruch, Hautausschlag, ...
- Italian:eruzione, eruzione cutanea, ...
- Spanish:erupción, sarpullido, ...
- Portuguese:erupção, erupção cutânea, ...
- Chinese:喷发, 突发, ...
- Japanese:噴火, 噴出, ...
- Arabic:ثوران, اندلاع, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְפָּרְצוּת, פְּרִיחָה, ...
- Russian:извержение, вспышка, ...
- Ukrainian:виверження, висипка, ...
- Hindi:ज्वालामुखी विस्फोट, अचानक उभार, ...
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