emanation

noun
UK: /ˌem.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌem.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

  1. Something that flows out from a source; an abstract but perceptible thing that issues or originates from a source.

    1. The emanation from the factory made the air thick.
    2. The guru's emanation of peace seemed to soothe everyone in the room, a palpable presence of calm.

  2. The act of emitting or radiating something.

    1. The sun's emanation provides light.
    2. Scientists studied the emanation of particles from the radioactive material to understand its decay process better.

Synonyms

emission effluence outflow discharge radiation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "emanation" in English means: Something that flows out from a source; an abstract but perceptible thing that issues or originates from a source., The act of emitting or radiating something..

The phonetic transcription of "emanation" is /ˌem.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌem.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "emanation": emission, effluence, outflow, discharge, radiation.

Example usage of "emanation": "The emanation from the factory made the air thick.". More examples on the page.