e·rup·tion
e·rup·tion/əˈrəpSH(ə)n/
noun
an act or instance of erupting.
"the eruption of Vesuvius"
synonyms: discharge, venting, ejection, emission, explosion
People also ask
What is the simple definition of eruption?
What does it mean when something erupt?
How do you explain eruption?
What is the synonym of eruption?
1. a : an act, process, or instance of erupting b : the breaking out of a rash on the skin or mucous membrane 2. a product of erupting (such as a skin rash)
eruption noun [C or U] (SUDDEN START). the act of starting suddenly and violently: There was a violent eruption of anti-government feeling. The curfew was aimed ...
noun · an issuing forth suddenly and violently; outburst; outbreak. · Geology. the ejection of molten rock, steam, etc., as from a volcano or geyser.
Eruption - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › eruption
An eruption is an explosion of steam and lava from a volcano. This word is also used for other explosions, such as "an eruption of emotions."
1. a bursting forth or out, as of lava from a volcano 2. a throwing forth of lava, water, steam, etc. 3. a sudden outburst, as of emotion or social discontent.
Missing: define | Show results with:define
an occasion when something starts happening, suddenly and violently; [countable] a sudden expression of very strong feelings, especially by shouting loudly.
What does the noun eruption mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun eruption, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for ...
Missing: define | Show results with:define
ERUPT meaning: 1 : to send out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion; 2 : to come out in a sudden explosion + from.
e•rup•tion · 1. an issuing forth suddenly and violently; outburst; outbreak. · 2. the ejection of molten rock, steam, etc., as from a volcano or geyser. · 3.
A volcanic eruption is when gas and/or lava are released from a volcano—sometimes explosively. Volcanoes provide a number of environmental benefits.