eruption

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• IPA ^(key): /ɪˈrʌpʃən/

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Noun

Singular eruption

Plural eruptions

A volcanic eruption

1. (countable) An eruption is when a volcano puts out large amounts of gas and hot rock.
2. (uncountable) Eruption is the state or process of erupting.