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discharge

[dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj] / dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈdɪs tʃɑrdʒ, dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ /


NOUN
detonation, especially of a weapon
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WEAK


NOUN
act or instance of unloading
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STRONGEST
STRONG
disburdening emptying unburdening unlading
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NOUN
full payment of debt
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VERB
detonate a weapon
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VERB
fully pay or settle debt
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WEAK


VERB
dismiss a legal or legislative process
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Only around 36 percent saw normal flows, while an equal percentage saw below-normal discharge conditions and 21 percent were above normal, the report found.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

When it later strikes a protective coating, that charge can suddenly discharge at the point of impact, potentially damaging the material.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

But when water from intense rain, melting ice or a sudden discharge mixes with huge quantities of sediment, the result can become a thick, high-energy slurry capable of destroying almost everything in its path.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

Or it could be treated to a lesser level, to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s standards for discharge to the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

And now we’re waiting on my discharge paperwork.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

The regional bodies would be given powers to oversee elements of water companies' spending and hold bosses to account over bills and sewage discharges.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

The number of layoffs and discharges was little changed at 1.7 million, while voluntary quits held steady at 3.1 million.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Sodium ion batteries operate in a broadly similar way to lithium ion batteries, with charged sodium particles moving between two electrodes as the battery charges and discharges.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

Welsh Water is also one of the defendants in an ongoing civil case over pollution in the River Wye, where residents and businesses allege sewage discharges contributed to environmental damage.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

The doctor discharges me three days later, on the condition I return daily to have my dressings changed and breathing monitored.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

Walker died days after being discharged from the University of Texas Science Center at San Antonio, also known as the University Health System, according to the lawsuit.

From Salon Sep. 17, 2026

When he was finally discharged, he went to the sheriff’s office and reiterated that he did not think Jeramy had shot him.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

You can usually keep your property, and eligible remaining unsecured debts, including credit-card debt, may be discharged at the end of the plan.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

The judge discharged the jury and adjourned the case at Southwark Crown Court until 29 September, when prosecutors have been told to indicate if they want a retrial.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Levi Saunders was discharged from the Brooklyn Memorial Hospital the following Wednesday afternoon.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

Diablo Canyon uses 2.5 billion gallons of ocean water for cooling each day, discharging hot water directly into the nearby cove.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

A charge cycle represents one complete use of a battery, from charging to discharging and back again.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

The judge, Lord Colbeck, thanked the jury for their service before discharging them.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

France's main energy provider also shut down two nuclear reactors on Thursday as an environmental protection measure to avoid discharging too much hot water into already warming rivers.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

It is true one or two errors have been noticeable recently in the discharging of his duties, but these are in every case very trivial in nature.'

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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