Emission (Noun)

Meaning ¹

The release of electrons from parent atoms.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hyponyms

• Radioactivity
• Thermal Emission

Meaning ²

The act of emitting; causing to flow forth.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Emanation

Hypernyms

• Emergence
• Egression

Hyponyms

• Venting

Related Words

• Emit (verb)

Meaning ³

A substance that is emitted or released.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Discharge

Hypernyms

• Material

Hyponyms

• Rheum
• Vaginal Discharge
• Effluvium
• Transudate
• Exudate

Meaning ⁴

The occurrence of a flow of water (as from a pipe).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Hypernyms

• Flowing

Meaning ⁵

Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Discharge
• Expelling

Hypernyms

• Bodily Function
• Activity
• Bodily Process

Hyponyms

• Excretion
• Period
• Flow
• Elimination
• Ejaculation
• Catamenia
• Voiding
• Menstruum
• Excreting
• Menstruation