Found 3 items, similar to eruption.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: eruption letusan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: eruption eruption n 1: the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material [syn: volcanic eruption] 2: symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible 3: (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) [syn: eructation, extravasation] 4: a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition); “the outbreak of hostilities” [syn: outbreak, irruption] 5: a sudden very loud noise [syn: bang, clap, blast, loud noise ] 6: the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
English → English (gcide) Definition: eruption eruption \e*rup"tion\, n. [L. eruptio, fr. erumpere, eruptum, to break out; e out + rumpere, to break: cf. F. ['e]ruption. See Rupture.] 1. The act of breaking out or bursting forth; as: (a) A violent throwing out of flames, lava, etc., as from a volcano or a fissure in the earth's crust. (b) A sudden and overwhelming hostile movement of armed men from one country to another. --Milton. (c) A violent commotion. [1913 Webster] All Paris was quiet . . . to gather fresh strength for the next day's eruption. --W. Irving. [1913 Webster] 2. That which bursts forth. [1913 Webster] 3. A violent exclamation; ejaculation. [1913 Webster] He would . . . break out into bitter and passionate eruditions. --Sir H. Wotton. [1913 Webster] 4. (Med.) The breaking out of pimples, or an efflorescence, as in measles, scarlatina, etc. [1913 Webster]