eruptive /ɪˈɹʌptɪv/adjective 3noun 1forms 3 adjective3 •That erupts or bursts forth.’Tis listening fear, and dumb amazement all: / When to the startled eye the sudden glance / Appears far south, eruptive thro’ the cloud; […] — 1749 •Produced by eruption.eruptive rocks, such as the igneous or volcanic •Accompanied by eruptions. noun1 •An eruptive rock, one produced by eruption. formseruptives · more eruptive · most eruptive