VOLCANIC ERUPTION Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase volcanic eruption. (close relations)
Definition of VOLCANIC ERUPTION
Best Alternative Words for VOLCANIC ERUPTION
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| eruption | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material • symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible • (of volcanoes) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed) • a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) • a sudden very loud noise • the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum | ||||||||
| blowout | nounn | |||||||
noun • an easy victory • a sudden malfunction of a part or apparatus • a gay festivity | ||||||||
| discharge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sudden giving off of energy • the act of venting • a substance that is emitted or released • any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • the pouring forth of a fluid • the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) • a formal written statement of relinquishment • the act of discharging a gun verb • complete or carry out • pour forth or release • free from obligations or duties • remove the charge from • go off or discharge • pronounce not guilty of criminal charges • eliminate (a substance) • remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave • cause to go off • release from military service • become empty or void of its content | ||||||||
| explosion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction • the act of exploding or bursting • a sudden great increase • the noise caused by an explosion • the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant • a sudden outburst • a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball | ||||||||
| outburst | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unrestrained expression of emotion • a sudden intense happening • a sudden violent disturbance | ||||||||
| venting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of venting | ||||||||
