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eruptive

/ɪˈɹʌptɪv/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or causing an eruption or explosion, especially of a volcano.

  • A sudden, violent, and often destructive breaking out or coming forth.


Variants
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erupt , erupted , eruptible , erupting , eruptive , eruptively , erupts
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'eruptus', meaning 'broken out' or 'burst forth'.


Trivia
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  1. The largest recorded volcanic eruption occurred in Indonesia in 1815, and was known as the Tambora eruption.

  2. The word 'eruptive' is often used in geology to describe rocks and minerals that have undergone explosive processes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Volcanic eruption: A violent event in which magma, ash, and gas escape from a volcano.

  2. Explosion: A sudden and violent release of energy, often accompanied by a burst of light and sound.


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In literature, 'eruptive' is often used to describe volcanic eruptions or explosive reactions. In science, it is used to describe the sudden release of gases or other substances.

How to Memorize "eruptive"

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    - Imagine a volcano erupting, with molten lava and ash flying into the air.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'eruptive' with the image of a volcano erupting.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Eruptive equals explosive volcano' to remember the meaning of the word.


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