different between outpouring vs eruption

English

Etymology

out- +? pouring

Noun

outpouring (plural outpourings)

1. The sudden outward flowing of a large amount of something.
   • 2013 June 18, Simon Romero, "Protests Widen as Brazilians Chide Leaders," New York Times (retrieved 21 June 2013):

     The protests rank among the largest outpourings of dissent since the nation’s military dictatorship ended in 1985.

   • 2012, August 1. Owen Gibson in Guardian Unlimited, London 2012: rowers Glover and Stanning win Team GB's first gold medal

     Great Britain has collected its first gold medal of the London Games after Heather Stanning and Helen Glover won the coxless pairs with a stunning performance that will spark a mass outpouring of celebration and relief across the country.

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English

Etymology

From Middle French éruption, from Latin eruptio

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /????p??n/
• Rhymes: -?p??n

Noun

eruption (countable and uncountable, plural eruptions)

1. A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
2. A sudden release of pressure or tension.

   There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.

4. An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

Derived terms

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Interlingua

Noun

eruption (plural eruptiones)

1. eruption, outbreak