release 3
noundomain: natural proc.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a process that liberates or discharges something
Examples
- 1.there was a sudden release of oxygen
- 2.the release of iodine from the thyroid gland
Hypernym
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
time-release 1
adjective
of or relating to a preparation that gradually releases an active substance (especially a drug) over a period of time
EnglishDerivationally related form
Hyponym
emission 3
noun
the release of electrons from parent atoms
emission 6
noun
the release of pollutants from various sources (chimneys, automobiles, etc.) into the environment.
