eructation

• Nom désignant l'action d'émettre un gaz ou une matière, par exemple lorsqu'un volcan rejette des vapeurs ou de la lave, ou le réflexe qui expulse le gaz de l'estomac par la bouche.

A noun referring to the act of emitting gas or matter, such as a volcano releasing fumes or lava, or a reflex that expels gas from the stomach through the mouth.

1. Volcanic eruptionC2formalscientific

   The act of a volcano pouring out fumes, lava, or other materials, or the deposit so formed.

   Éruption volcanique

   • The eructation of Mount Vesuvius buried the city of Pompeii.
   • Geologists studied the ancient eructation deposits to understand the volcano's history.
   • A massive eructation of ash and lava darkened the sky for miles.

   Synonymesdischargeejectionemissioneruptionoutburst

2. BelchC2formalmedical

   A reflex action that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.

   Éructation

   • He tried to suppress an eructation during the formal dinner.
   • Excessive eructation can be a sign of indigestion.
   • The baby's eructation after feeding was a sign of a full stomach.

   Synonymesbelchburp