discharge
Example Sentences
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That phenomenon, known as corona discharge, involves tiny bursts of electricity forming at the tips of leaves.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
Prior to the previous Congress, there hadn’t been a successful discharge petition since 2015.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Every December, hospitals try to discharge as many patients as possible before the festive slowdown.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The 25th Amendment can be initiated by the vice president and a majority of cabinet members should they determine the president is unfit to discharge his or her powers and duties in office.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Stored electrical energy is discharged by sparking, a common bug in new accelerators that was customarily eliminated by polishing down any interior imperfections attracting the discharge.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing discharge
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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