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Definition of: erupt
(i·rupt′) v.i.
1. To cast forth smoke, lava, etc., suddenly and with violence: The volcano erupted.
2. To be thrown forth: Steam is erupting from the volcano.
3. Dent. To become visible in the mouth, as teeth.
—v.t.
4. To cause to burst forth. [<L eruptus, pp. of erumpere <e- out + rumpere burst]
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