éruption

Definitions of éruption
  1. noun
    symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
    synonyms: efflorescence
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    efflorescence
    any red eruption of the skin
    type of:
    symptôme
    (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
  2. noun
    any red eruption of the skin
    synonyms: efflorescence
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    efflorescence
    symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
  3. noun
    a sudden very loud noise
    synonyms: boum, éclatement
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    bruit, vacarme
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  4. noun
    an explosion (as of dynamite)
    synonyms: explosion, éclatement
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    explosion
    a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
  5. noun
    the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
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    décharge, dégagement
    the sudden giving off of energy
  6. noun
    an unrestrained expression of emotion
    synonyms: explosion, élan
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    pleures
    a fit of weeping
    type of:
    manifestation, témoignage
    expression without words
  7. noun
    (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
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    activité
    the state of being active
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