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Dictionary definition for: Eruption
1. (n) the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
2. (n) symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
3. (n) (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
4. (n) a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition) "the outbreak of hostilities"
5. (n) a sudden very loud noise
6. (n) the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
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