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1. volcanic_eruption
noun. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material.
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2. eruption
noun. ['ˌiːˈrʌpʃən, ˌɪˈrʌpʃən'] the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material.
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3. volcanic
adjective. ['vɑːlˈkænɪk'] igneous rock produced by eruption and solidified on or near the earth's surface; rhyolite or andesite or basalt.
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- volcanic (English)
- volcanique (French)
- -ique (French)
4. volcanic
adjective. ['vɑːlˈkænɪk'] explosively unstable.
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- volcanic (English)
- volcanique (French)
- -ique (French)
5. eruption
noun. ['ˌiːˈrʌpʃən, ˌɪˈrʌpʃən'] a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition).
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7. eruption
noun. ['ˌiːˈrʌpʃən, ˌɪˈrʌpʃən'] (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed).