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ebullition


eb·ul·li·tion

noun \ˌe-bə-ˈli-shən\

Definition of EBULLITION

1
: a sudden violent outburst or display
2
: the act, process, or state of boiling or bubbling up

Examples of EBULLITION

  1. <the earsplitting ebullition of the fans following the from-the-jaws-of-defeat victory>

First Known Use of EBULLITION

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