eructation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
    extravasation; eruption.
  2. noun a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
    burping; belch; belching; burp.

WordNet


Er`uc*ta"tion noun
Etymology
L. eructatio: cf. F. éructation.
Definitions
  1. The act of belching wind from the stomach; a belch.
  2. A violent belching out or emitting, as of gaseous or other matter from the crater of a volcano, geyser, etc.

Webster 1913