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discharge

verb [I or T] (SEND OUT)
 
 
/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ US  /-ˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

Definition

to send out a substance, especially waste liquid or gas: Large amounts of dangerous waste are discharged daily by the factory. The oil which discharged into the sea seriously harmed a lot of birds and animals.Emitting and ejectingMovement of liquids
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