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  • 1effusive eruption — USGS PHOTO GLOSSARY OF VOLCANIC TERMS An eruption dominated by the outpouring of lava onto the ground is often referred to as an effusive eruption (as opposed to the violent fragmentation of magma by explosive eruptions). Lava flows generated by… …

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  • 2effusive — adjective effusive compliments Syn: gushing, gushy, unrestrained, extravagant, fulsome, demonstrative, lavish, enthusiastic, lyrical; expansive, wordy, verbose, over the top See note at sentimental Ant …

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  • 3gush — I. v. n. 1. Spout out, burst forth, rush forth (as a liquid), flow out suddenly. 2. Sentimentalize, be over effusive, be carried away by feeling. II. n. 1. Rush (as of a liquid), sudden efflux or outflow. 2. Effusive sentiment, sentimentalism,… …

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  • 4standoffish — adjective Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly. His initial impression was that he was a bit standoffish or not over effusive. Syn: cold, distant See Also: standoffishness …

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  • 5volcano — /vol kay noh/, n., pl. volcanoes, volcanos. 1. a vent in the earth s crust through which lava, steam, ashes, etc., are expelled, either continuously or at irregular intervals. 2. a mountain or hill, usually having a cuplike crater at the summit,… …

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  • 6Cerro Azul (Chile volcano) — Cerro Azul The peak of Cerro Azul volcano lies behind Quizapu crater, which was formed by eruptions during the twentieth century …

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  • 7Feline infectious peritonitis — FIP infected kidney showing inflammatory response Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal incurable disease that affects cats. It is believed by some to be caused by Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus (FIPV), which is a mutation of Feline …

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  • 8Volcanism on Io — This is a sub article to Io (moon)Volcanism on Io, a moon of Jupiter, produces lava flows, volcanic pits, and plumes of sulfur and sulfur dioxide hundreds of kilometres high. This volcanic activity was discovered in 1979 by Voyager 1 imaging… …

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  • 9Lava — flow redirects here. For the programming anti pattern, see Lava flow (programming). For other uses, see Lava (disambiguation) …

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  • 10performing arts — arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing. [1945 50] * * * ▪ 2009 Introduction Music Classical.       The last vestiges of the Cold War seemed to thaw for a moment on Feb. 26, 2008, when the unfamiliar strains …

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