Erupting: meaning, definitions and examples

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erupting

 

[ ɪˈrʌptɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

volcano

Erupting refers to the process of a volcano releasing ash, lava, and gases into the air. It is a sudden and violent event that can have devastating consequences.

Synonyms

bursting, exploding, spewing

Examples of usage

  • The volcano has been erupting for several days, causing widespread panic among the local residents.
  • After years of dormancy, the volcano suddenly started erupting, catching everyone by surprise.

Translations

Translations of the word "erupting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrando em erupção

🇮🇳 विस्फोट हो रहा

🇩🇪 ausbrechend

🇮🇩 meletus

🇺🇦 виверження

🇵🇱 wybuchający

🇯🇵 噴火している

🇫🇷 en éruption

🇪🇸 erupcionando

🇹🇷 patlayıcı

🇰🇷 분출하는

🇸🇦 يثور

🇨🇿 erupující

🇸🇰 eruptujúci

🇨🇳 爆发

🇸🇮 izbruhajoč

🇮🇸 gosandi

🇰🇿 атқылау

🇬🇪 ამოფრქვევა

🇦🇿 partlayan

🇲🇽 erupcionando

Word origin

The word 'erupting' originates from the Latin word 'erumpere', which means 'to break out'. The term was first used in the context of volcanic eruptions in the mid-18th century. Since then, it has been widely used to describe the sudden release of volcanic materials from a volcano.

See also: erupted, eruption, eruptions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,285, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.