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Eruption vs Preflare - What's the difference?

eruption | preflare |

As a noun eruption

is a violent ejection, such as the spurting out of lava from a volcano.

As an adjective preflare is

prior to the eruption of a solar flare.

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)

    preflare

    English

    Alternative forms

    *pre-flare

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (astronomy) Prior to the eruption of a solar flare