| Pronunciation: | | `emu'neyshun
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- [n] the act of emitting; causing to flow forth
- [n] something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light etc.)
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| | Synonyms: | | emission |
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| | See Also: | | discharge, ectoplasm, egress, egression, emergence, matter, radiation, substance, venting |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Em`a*na"tion\, n. [L. emanatio: cf. F. ['e]manation.]
1. The act of flowing or proceeding from a fountain head or
origin. --South.
Those profitable and excellent emanations from God.
--Jer. Taylor.
2. That which issues, flows, or proceeds from any object as a
source; efflux; an effluence; as, perfume is an emanation
from a flower.
An emanation of the indwelling life. --Bryant.
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| | Related Terms: | | aroma, aura, breath, definite odor, detectable odor, diffusion, discharge, dispersion, ectoplasm, ectoplasy, effluvium, emergence, emersion, emission, essence, exhalation, exteriorized protoplasm, extrusion, flavor, fragrance, fume, highlight, illumination, irradiance, irradiancy, irradiation, issuance, issue, light, light source, luminous energy, odor, photosensitivity, radiance, radiancy, radiant energy, radiation, radius, ray, redolence, savor, scattering, scent, sidelight, smell, spoke, spoor, stench, subtle odor, surfacing, trace, trail, vent, visible radiation, whiff |
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