eruption
/ɪˈrʌpʃən/
noun
- The act or process of a volcano throwing out lava, ash, and gases.
- Volcanic eruptions can be predicted using modern technology.
- The island was formed by a series of underwater eruptions.
- The eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed the city of Pompeii.
- A sudden, violent outburst or occurrence, such as of emotion, conflict, or activity.
- His eruption of anger surprised everyone in the room.
- There was an eruption of laughter when the comedian told the joke.
- The protest led to an eruption of violence in the capital.
- The sudden appearance of a rash, pimples, or other skin condition.
- An allergic reaction can cause a skin eruption within minutes.
- The patient had an eruption of red spots all over his back.
- The doctor diagnosed the eruption as chickenpox.
- The process of a tooth breaking through the gum.
- Delayed tooth eruption can be a sign of certain health conditions.
- Teething is the eruption of a baby's first teeth.
- The dentist explained the normal timeline for molar eruption.
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