Definition of Volcanic eruption

1. Noun. The sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material.

Exact synonyms: Eruption
Generic synonyms: Discharge
Specialized synonyms: Plinian Eruption
Derivative terms: Erupt

Medical Definition of Volcanic eruption

1. The ash, dust, gases, and lava released by volcanic explosion. The gases are volatile matter composed principally of about 90% water vapor, and carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen. The ash or dust is pyroclastic ejecta and lava is molten extrusive material consisting mainly of magnesium silicate. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Volcanic Eruption

volatilization
volatilizations
volatilize
volatilized
volatilizer
volatilizers
volatilizes
volatilizing
volator
volazocine
volborthite
volborthites
volcanian
volcanic
volcanic crater
volcanic eruption (current term)
volcanic rock
volcanic sulfur
volcanic sulphur
volcanically
volcanicities
volcanicity
volcaniclastic
volcanics
volcanism
volcanisms
volcanist
volcanists
volcanity

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