eructation

noun (eructation, eructations)

«eructation» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal, medical) Eructation is the scientific word for burping: letting air or gas from the stomach come up and out through the mouth. tree →

In the lessons

A very formal or medical word; doctors and science books use it, but at home people say «burp» or «belch». Writers sometimes use it as a joke, because a long fancy word for a burp sounds funny. In science, it is linked to digestion and fizzy drinks. Phrases: «eructation after meals».

Examples

Eructation is the medical word for a burp. tree →
Fizzy drinks can cause eructation. tree →
Cows release a lot of gas by eructation. tree →
The doctor asked if he had any eructation after eating. tree →
«Pardon my eructation,» said Dad, making everyone laugh. tree →
Babies need help with eructation after feeding. tree →

Note

Uncountable in general, countable for single burps. Verb: eruct (rare). Everyday words: burp, belch. Say «excuse me» after a burp in company.

On Mova

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