noun
- Plural of eruptive; substances or agents that cause eruption or sudden discharge.
- Rocks formed from molten material that has erupted from the Earth's interior.
Usage: Medical/scientific term
Usage: Geology
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by eruption; tending to erupt or burst forth suddenly.
Examples
- The volcano's eruptives were studied by geologists to understand its composition.
- Eruptive skin conditions can appear suddenly and spread rapidly.
- The eruptives from the volcanic eruption covered the surrounding landscape in ash.
- Doctors prescribed medication to treat the patient's eruptive rash.
- Basalt is one of the most common eruptives found on Earth's surface.