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Eruption
01
the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
eruptions
Examples
The volcanic eruption sent ash and lava flowing down the mountainside.
02
a sudden, intense burst of sound or noise
Examples
The eruption of applause filled the auditorium.
03
the process of a tooth breaking through the gum into the mouth
Examples
The eruption of her first molar caused some discomfort.
04
a sudden outbreak of an intense or harmful condition
Examples
A sudden eruption of conflict disrupted the negotiations.
05
a visible outbreak on the skin or surface of the body
Examples
Heat can trigger an eruption of hives.
Lexical Tree
eruption
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