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eruption noun

  /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/
  • A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
  • A sudden release of pressure or tension.
 purkaus
  • An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.
 tulehdus

erupt verb

  /ɪˈɹʌpt/
  • (intransitive, figuratively) To spontaneously release pressure or tension.
 leimahtaa, oksentaa, räjähtää
  • (intransitive) To burst forth; to break out.
  • (intransitive, biology) (Of birds, insects, etc.) To suddenly appear in a certain region in large numbers.
 oksentaa
  • (intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
 oksentaa, purkautua
volcanic eruption
tulivuorenpurkaus
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