eruption

/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ · noun

Meaning

A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
A sudden release of pressure or tension.
An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

efflorescence(English)blast(English)blowup(English)eructation(English)bang(English)clap(English)rash(English)loud noise(English)tephra(English)vesuvius(English)pyroclastic(English)phreatic(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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