ebullition

eb·ul·li·tion  (b-lshn)

n.

1. The state or process of boiling.

2. A sudden, violent outpouring, as of emotion: "did not . . . give way to any ebullitions of private grief" (Thackeray).

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[Middle English ebullitioun, from Late Latin bullti, bulltin-, from Latin bulltus, past participle of bullre, to bubble up; see ebullient.]

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ebul·lition·al adj.

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ebullition [ˌɛbəˈlɪʃən]

n

1. (Physics / General Physics) the process of boiling

2. a sudden outburst, as of intense emotion

[from Late Latin ēbullītiō; see ebullient]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

ebullition - an unrestrained expression of emotion effusion, outburst, blowup, gush expression, reflexion, reflection, manifestation - expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition" acting out - a (usually irritating) impulsive and uncontrollable outburst by a problem child or a neurotic adult cry - a fit of weeping; "had a good cry" explosion - a sudden outburst; "an explosion of laughter"; "an explosion of rage" flare - a sudden outburst of emotion; "she felt a flare of delight"; "she could not control her flare of rage"