eruption

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
  2. noun symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
  3. noun (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

Etymology

From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio.

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Synonyms

volcanic eruption

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