— eruptible , adj.
/i rupt"/ , v.i.
1. to burst forth: Molten lava erupted from the top of the volcano.
2. (of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject matter.
3. to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner: Words of anger erupted from her.
4. to break out in a skin rash: Hives erupted all over his face and hands.
5. (of teeth) to grow through surrounding hard and soft tissues and become visible in the mouth.
v.t.
6. to release violently; burst forth with: She erupted angry words.
7. (of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject (matter).
[ 1650-60; eruptus burst forth, broken out (ptp. of erumpere ), equiv. to e- E- + ruptus, ptp. of rumpere to break, RUPTURE ]
Syn. 1, 6. vent.