eruption

• Nom désignant un rejet soudain et violent de matière, comme de la lave, des cendres ou des gaz, depuis un volcan ou une formation géologique analogue.

A noun referring to the sudden and violent release of material, such as lava, ash, or gas, from a volcano or similar geological feature.

1. Volcanic eruptionB1formalscientific

   The sudden release of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

   Éruption volcanique

   • The volcanic eruption destroyed several nearby villages.
   • Scientists monitored the eruption from a safe distance.
   • The eruption sent a massive cloud of ash into the sky.

   Synonymesblastburstdischargeejectionexplosionoutburstventing

2. Skin eruptionB2formalmedical

   The sudden appearance of a rash or spots on the skin.

   Éruption cutanée

   • The patient developed a skin eruption after taking the medication.
   • An allergic reaction can cause a sudden eruption of hives.
   • The doctor diagnosed the eruption as eczema.

   Synonymesbreakoutefflorescenceexanthemoutbreakrash

3. Sudden outbreakB2formal

   A sudden and violent occurrence of something, such as violence or emotion.

   Explosion soudaine

   • The eruption of protests took the government by surprise.
   • There was an eruption of laughter in the audience.
   • The eruption of anger was unexpected.

   Synonymesburstexplosionflare-upoutbreakoutburstsurge