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Emission vs Eruption - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between emission and eruption

is that emission is that which is emitted or sent out; issue while eruption is a violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.

emission

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • That which is emitted or sent out; issue.
  • The act of sending or throwing out; the act of sending forth or putting into circulation.

    • Synonyms

    * (act of sending out) issuance

    Derived terms

    * emission line * emission nebula * emissions test * nocturnal emission

    Anagrams

    * ----

    eruption

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.
  • A sudden release of pressure or tension.
    • There was an eruption of joy at the final whistle.
  • An infection of the skin resulting in a rash or blemishing.

    • Derived terms

    * bozo eruption * (l) * (l) * (l)