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eruption

Pronunciation: /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/

The English word “eruption” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
  2. A sudden release of pressure or tension.
  3. An utterance, especially a sudden one; an ejaculation.
  4. An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

Etymology

From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio.

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