Dictionary Check: eruption
"eruption" is a valid word!
Scrabble
10
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Words with Friends
13
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Definition
noun
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
noun
symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
noun
(of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
noun
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
Example:
"the outbreak of hostilities"
noun
a sudden very loud noise
noun
the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
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