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eruption
(/I/'r/@/p/S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material(noun.event)
    source: wordnet30
  • symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)(noun.event)
    source: wordnet30
  • a sudden very loud noise(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    bam, bang, blast, clap
    source: wordnet30
  • the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum(noun.event)
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of breaking out or bursting forth; as: (a) A violent throwing out of flames, lava, etc., as from a volcano of a fissure in the earth's crust. (b) A sudden and overwhelming hostile movement of armed men from one country to another. Milton. (c) A violent commotion.(noun)
    source: webster1913
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