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eruption
The definition of an eruption is a big sudden release, bursting, or outward emotional release.
(noun)- An example of an eruption is the discharge of water from a geyser.
- An example of an eruption is someone having an emotional outburst.
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See eruption in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a bursting forth or out, as of lava from a volcano
- a throwing forth of lava, water, steam, etc.
- a sudden outburst, as of emotion or social discontent
- Med.
- a breaking out in a rash
- a rash
Origin: ME erupcioun < L eruptio: see erupt
See eruption in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- a. The act or process of erupting.b. An instance of erupting.
- A sudden, often violent outburst.
- a. An appearance of a rash or blemish on the skin.b. Such a rash or blemish.
- The emergence of a tooth through the gums.
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