"eruption" meaning in English

See eruption in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ɪˈrʌpʃən/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-eruption.wav [UK] Forms: eruption [singular], eruptions [plural]
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  1. An eruption is when a volcano puts out large amounts of gas and hot rock.
    Sense id: simple-eruption-en-noun--aA36neP
  2. Eruption is the state or process of erupting.
    Sense id: simple-eruption-en-noun-6kp1kbiU
     
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