a. Obs. [f. L. ērupt- ppl. stem of ērumpĕre, after the analogy of words derived from desiderative vbs., e.g., esurient.] Ready to burst forth, on the point of bursting forth.
1664. Power, Exp. Philos., 138. You shall perceive a greater protrusion of your finger by the erupturient quicksilver.
1685. H. More, Paralip. Prophet., 388. Something akin to actual Persecution, which was erupturient all the while.
1721–61. in Bailey.
1775. in Ash.
