eruption

See also: Eruption and éruption

English

Etymology

From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/

Noun

eruption (countable and uncountable, plural eruptions)

  1. A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
  2. A sudden release of pressure or tension.
    There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.
  3. An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

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Interlingua

Noun

eruption (plural eruptiones)

  1. eruption, outbreak
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