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Eruption
01
éruption
the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain
Exemples
The volcanic eruption sent ash and lava flowing down the mountainside.
L'éruption volcanique a envoyé des cendres et de la lave couler le long de la montagne.
Residents were evacuated as the eruption threatened nearby towns.
Les résidents ont été évacués alors que l'éruption menaçait les villes voisines.
1.1
éruption, éruption volcanique
(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
02
éruption, explosion
a sudden very loud noise
Exemples
The eruption of applause filled the auditorium.
A sudden eruption startled everyone in the room.
03
éruption, poussée dentaire
the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
Exemples
The eruption of her first molar caused some discomfort.
Pediatricians monitor tooth eruption in young children.
04
éruption, explosion
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
Exemples
A sudden eruption of conflict disrupted the negotiations.
The scandal caused an eruption of protests.
05
éruption, éruption cutanée
symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
Exemples
Heat can trigger an eruption of hives.
Allergies can cause skin eruptions.
Arbre Lexical
eruption
erupt
