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Eruption
01
the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain
1.1
(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
02
a sudden very loud noise
03
the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
04
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
05
symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
Example
The volcano gave forth molten lava during the eruption.
The volcano emitted ash in a cone-shaped plume during the eruption.
The explosive eruption of the volcano sent ash and debris into the air.
Witnesses described the eruption with vehemence, as the volcano exploded with raw power.
The pressure became too great and the well finally blew out in a dramatic eruption.
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