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n the sudden giving off of energy n the act of venting n a substance that is emitted or released n any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body n electrical conduction through a gas in an applie…

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  1. n the sudden giving off of energy n the act of venting n a substance that is emitted or released n any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body n electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field n the pouring forth of a fluid n the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) n a formal written statement of relinquishment n the act of discharging a gun v complete or carry out v pour forth or release v free from obligations or duties v remove the charge from v go off or discharge v pronounce not guilty of criminal charges v eliminate (a substance) v leave or unload v cause to go off v release from military service v become empty or void of its content